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Autoradiographic detection of radioactive bacteria introduced into sea water and sewage

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

Maths Berlin
Affiliation:
From the Institute of Hygiene, Karolinska Institute and the National Institute of Public Health, Department of General Hygiene, Stockholm, Sweden
Ragnar Rylander
Affiliation:
From the Institute of Hygiene, Karolinska Institute and the National Institute of Public Health, Department of General Hygiene, Stockholm, Sweden
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An autoradiographic method to trace the dissemination in water of radioactive bacteria is reported. It has been tested for accuracy and sensitivity and a field trial has been performed. The method appears suitable for practical use and permits the study of environmental effects on the spreading bacteria.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1963

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