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Scientist Paul McNabb using LC-MS

Scientist and a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry machine

Scientist Paul McNabb testing for toxins using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 4 September 2012,Updated: 4 September 2012Size: 95.65 KB

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Dr Paul McNabb

Position: Technical Manager, Field: Analytical chemistry, Organisation: Cawthron Institute.

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