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Webinar: Understanding How Single Cell Evolution Drives Tumor Complexity

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Andris Abramenkovs and Mark Lynch will discuss how to overcome challenges obtaining high-definition genomic data from single cells.

eBook: Elevate Cellular Assays with Microplate Readers

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Scientists combine microplate readers and cell-based assays for high throughput and reduced variability across a variety of applications.

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