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Published online 19 December 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.1324

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Cell biologists share their snaps

Journal of Cell Biology launches an image bank for microscopy images.

Helen Pearson

The Journal of Cell Biology has launched an application that is intended to transform the way researchers can store, share and access the growing number of microscopy images.

Almost all molecular and cellular biologists now use fluorescently-tagged proteins and high-powered microscopes to explore the workings of cells.

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  • I think database of the cell biologist looks like amuboid, growing larger and moving faster. Who can catch up their ability to share? regards tiurma simanjuntak

    • 22 Dec, 2008
    • Posted by: tiurma simanjuntak