Observation of Tissues in Solution by Atmospheric Scanning Electron Microscope (ASEM)
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1. Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba. 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-0006, Japan. 2. Biomedical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Umezono 1-1-4, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8568, Japan. 3. Traditional Uighur Medicine Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Rd, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, 830011 China.
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