Fluorescence
For decades, textbooks have stated that macromolecules within living cells, such as DNA, RNA, and proteins, do not have visible fluorescence on their own
Recently developed superresolution (SR) microscopy breaks the diffraction limit and offers the requisite spatial resolution but usually at the cost of slow imaging speed and excessive damage
Finding biological barcodes
Microscopic damage eventually leads to failure in polymers and composite materials, but it is difficult to detect without the aid of specialized equipment
Check out this ACS Reactions video on how to turn white flowers into fluorescent masterpieces!
In this ACS video, Reactions takes a look at what makes fluorescent colours pop, and also some of the nanotechnology applications
Heme, a poisonous nutrient, tracked by ‘Green Lantern’ sensor
Dr. Kandice Tanner of NIH wins 2016 honor
Protein glutathione S-transferase (GST) used as target for a proof-of-concept study
Technology could be used to better understand and treat disease
