New method for detecting changes in the surface appearance of human red blood cells.
A new method for examining the surface of blood cells, using the Stereoscan electron microscope, is described. Some of the cellular appearances revealed by this technique are illustrated. The potentialities and limitations of scanning electron microscopy are discussed.
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