Biology's new dimension

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There's a big difference between a flat layer of cells and a complex, three-dimensional tissue. But until recently, many biologists have glossed over this fact. Alison Abbott discovers what they've been missing.

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Abbott, A. (2003, August 21). Biology’s new dimension. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/424870a

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