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An external lung system sustained a patient with severe respiratory failure. Molecular analysis confirmed irreversible lung damage and the procedure’s necessity.

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Multiplex Microscopy Becomes Easier with Encoded Antibodies

A new system that enables researchers to uniquely tag monoclonal antibodies for use in microscopy could help simplify complex imaging studies.

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