AU2001261541B2 - Microfluidic devices and methods to regulate hydrodynamic and electrical resistance utilizing bulk viscosity enhancers - Google Patents

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AU2001261541B2
AU2001261541B2 AU2001261541A AU2001261541A AU2001261541B2 AU 2001261541 B2 AU2001261541 B2 AU 2001261541B2 AU 2001261541 A AU2001261541 A AU 2001261541A AU 2001261541 A AU2001261541 A AU 2001261541A AU 2001261541 B2 AU2001261541 B2 AU 2001261541B2
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