Ukr.Biochem.J. 2013; Volume 85, Issue 6, Nov-Dec, pp. 75-83

doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15407/ubj85.06.075

The vital importance of providing sound scientific advice to policy makers in government

Graham S. Pearson

Visiting Professor of International Security
Division of Peace Studies
University of Bradford;
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP, United Kingdom


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