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Atomic Force Microscopy

The new technique reveals unprecedented details of microscopic life.

Amy Maxmen

Apr 2, 2013 | 1 min read

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A photo of a dish in which cells, which look like small dots, have been enlarged and stained to make them visible to the naked eye.

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