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The genetic basis for obstructive sleep apnea: what role for variation in respiratory control?

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Redline, S., Patel, S.R. (2008). The genetic basis for obstructive sleep apnea: what role for variation in respiratory control?. In: Genetic Basis for Respiratory Control Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-70765-5_8

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