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Follicle stimulating hormone β (FSHβ) of Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) plays a key role in the regulation of gonadal development. This study aimed to investigate molecular genetic characteristics of ...
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A new method suitable for determining specific activity of230Th in uranium ore samples is built. The method is characterized by adding the230Th/232Th standard dilution agent with lower activity ratio (Its230Th/23...
