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Nara Institute of Science and Technology

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(a) The variation of shape in E. gracilis is correlated to biological clock, photosynthesis, cell metabolism, cell cycle, and environmental factors. (b) The principle of the proposed method. A wave formed when a micro object passing through a tiny channel with electrodes. The wave obtains tilt which is correlated to the shape of micro objects.

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Yaxiaer Yalikun

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