RNA-seq of the nematode Ascaridia galli exposed to flubendazole against untreated control
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INSTRUMENT(S): Illumina HiSeq 2500
ORGANISM(S): Ascaridia galli
SUBMITTER: Mihaela Martis
PROVIDER: E-MTAB-5705 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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