Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 256-262 , July 2010

An Empirical Test of the Theory of Morphic Resonance by Using Recognition for Chinese Symbols

  • Kimberly Robbins, BSc
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  • Chris A. Roe, BSc, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: The University of Northampton, Park Campus, Northampton, UK, NN27AL

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PII: S1550-8307(10)00082-0

doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2010.04.001

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 256-262 , July 2010