Written by one of the most widely revered name in the field, Cytometry from the Ground Up offers practical information about well-established or traditional flow cytometry techniques as well as several new alternatives. This first cytometry book presented in full color focuses on the technology, instrumentation, and biomedical applications of analytical cytology using laser-activated detection and cell sorting. Emphasizing the connections between flow cytometry, static cytometry, and microscopy, the book offers concise yet thorough coverage of practical applications in biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and cancer research.