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2014/09 - 15th International Conference on the Crystallization of Biological Macromolecules Outstanding Poster Award "New approach in photosystem II crystal handlings: characterization using near-infrared imaging, dehydration of the glue coating crystals using humid gas and laser-processing to cylinder-shaped crystals"