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Science 11 October 1963:
Vol. 142. no. 3589, pp. 241 - 242
DOI: 10.1126/science.142.3589.241
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Ultramicrotome: A Simple, Easily Constructed Instrument

Max R. Clevenger 1

1 Department of Anatomy, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans 12

A practical microtome may be built with nominal skill, hand tools, and a drill press. Thermal specimen advance and cutting action by rod flexion eliminate pivots and critical moving parts. The cost of materials is negligible. Resultant sections are adequate for routine work in electron microscopy. sectioning for electron microscopy.

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