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Science 25 November 1949:
Vol. 110. no. 2865, pp. 543 - 548
DOI: 10.1126/science.110.2865.543

Articles

Sickle Cell Anemia, a Molecular Disease

Linus Pauling, Harvey A. Itano, S. J. Singer, and Ibert C. Wells

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Article topics:

  • Physiology..Hemoglobins
  • Physiology..Erythrocytes
  • Medicine..Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Medicine..Sickle Cell Trait
  • Medicine..Environment and Public Health
  • Physiology..Venous Circulation
  • Medicine..Public Health


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