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Evaluation of an Automated Solid-Phase Method Using Positive Pressure by C. Gallert, E. Vorberg, T. Roddelkopf, S. Junginger, H. Fleischer and K. Thurow .....28


Automated solid-phase extraction offers a precise and robust system for sample preparation.


Chemistry


An Improved Method to Generate Virus-Free Human iPSCs by V. Chu, N. Asbrock and M. Lu ................................................................................42


A new reprogramming method employs a single synthetic, self-replicating RNA strand to enable efficient iPSC generation.


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Cryoware: Essential Tools for Cryopreservation by L. Genovesi ..........................................................................................................34


Ultralow-Temperature Freezers: Antarctica in a Box by J.P. Roberts ..........................................................................................................38


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