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The virtual flow cytometer: A new learning experience and environment for undergraduate teaching

Nigel J. Francis, Dave Ruckley, Thomas Wilkinson Orcid Logo

Frontiers in Education, Volume: 7

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DOI (Published version): 10.3389/feduc.2022.903732

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Background: The use of simulations has been steadily rising in popularity in the biosciences, not only due to the COVID-19 pandemic restricting access to physical labs and equipment but also in the face of rising student numbers. In this study, we describe the development and implementation of a nov...

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