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method to analyze cell characteristics using laser light
Flow cytometry (FCM) is a laboratory technique used to measure the physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles as they flow in a fluid stream through a beam of light, typically a laser. It allows for the rapid analysis of thousands of cells per second, providing detailed information on cell size, complexity, and the presence of specific markers on the cell surface or within the cell, which is invaluable in research and clinical diagnostics, including the study of immune responses and cancer.