Molecules and nanoparticles in extreme homeopathic dilutions: is Avogadro’s Constant a dogma?

Salvatore Chirumbolo

doi:10.1016/j.homp.2011.02.015

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Homeopathy 2011; 100(03): 107-108
DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2011.02.015

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Molecules and nanoparticles in extreme homeopathic dilutions: is Avogadro’s Constant a dogma?

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Salvatore Chirumbolo

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