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The usefulness of the sperm penetration assay in predicting in vitro fertilization (IVF) success

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Rogers, B.J. The usefulness of the sperm penetration assay in predicting in vitro fertilization (IVF) success. J Assist Reprod Genet 3, 209–211 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01132804

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