Image artifacts in Single Molecule Localization Microscopy: why optimization of sample preparation protocols matters
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Whelan, D. R., & Bell, T. D. M. (2015). Image artifacts in Single Molecule Localization Microscopy: why optimization of sample preparation protocols matters. Scientific Reports, 5(1).

Authors 2
  1. Donna R. Whelan (first)
  2. Toby D. M. Bell (additional)
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