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Inhibition of Bacterial Cell Growth by 136 gc Microwaves

Nature volume 218, pages 374–375 (1968)Cite this article

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DURING investigations into the effects of dehydration on airborne cells, a millimetre microwave spectrometer, built to measure the quantity of water present in airborne cells, revealed that microwaves had an effect on cell metabolism. We report here some preliminary findings.

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  1. Departments of Bacteriology and Electrical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

    S. J. WEBB & D. D. DODDS

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WEBB, S., DODDS, D. Inhibition of Bacterial Cell Growth by 136 gc Microwaves. Nature 218, 374–375 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1038/218374a0

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