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Dr J B Gurdon
Catalogue reference: FD 21/355
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This record is about the Dr J B Gurdon dating from 1970 Jan 1 - 1985 Dec 31 in the series Medical Research Council: Registered Files, Personnel (P Series). It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Dr J B Gurdon
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- Closed For 49 years
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