Should You Be Tweeting?
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Twitter needs no introduction. This "microblogging" service has gained tremendous popularity in the 2 years since its launch. Yet, most scientists are steering clear of it. Laura Bonetta speaks to some who have found value in tweeting.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cell
دوره 139 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009