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The evolution of cytometers

  1. Howard M. Shapiro*

Article first published online: 25 FEB 2004

DOI: 10.1002/cyto.a.10111

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Cytometry Part A

Cytometry Part A

Special Issue: Commemorating the 25th ISAC Anniversary

Volume 58A, Issue 1, pages 13–20, March 2004

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Shapiro, H. M. (2004), The evolution of cytometers. Cytometry, 58A: 13–20. doi: 10.1002/cyto.a.10111

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  1. The Center for Microbial Cytometry, West Newton, Massachusetts

*The Center for Microbial Cytometry, 283 Highland Avenue, West Newton, MA 02465-2513

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