All fluorescence articles
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OpinionProtein filaments allow ‘diary’ of cell events to be read
Expression recording islands show when and where cells responded
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Opinion
Synthesising molecules and memories
Scientific adventures start with the support of an inspirational supervisor
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Nanotechnology for a healthier, cleaner world for all
Using novel polymer fluorophores to study, detect and treat life-threatening diseases
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Individual cell’s energy metabolism caught on camera for the first time
Combining machine learning with fluorescence imaging provides new insight in glycolysis and might help with development of new therapies for cancer
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Fluorescent molecule breaks size record for green-emitting dyes
Study identifies 14-atom fluorophore with range of potential biological applications
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Proteins pinpointed in cells at nanometre resolution
Combining fluorescence microscopy and electron tomography will reveal more about how cells work and how diseases disrupt them
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First colour-changing crystal glow could make for safer banknotes
New type of blue-to-orange luminescence discovered in organic material
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Smartphone setup could put a stop to norovirus outbreaks
US researchers have created a handheld detection system that is sensitive enough to catch just a few particles of norovirus
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Shark skin study illuminates new fluorescent molecules
New family of glowing metabolites help sea bottom dwelling sharks recognise each other
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Pizza-baking process generates fluorescent nanoparticles
Scientists test toxicity of extra toppings
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Self-illuminating nanoparticles shine a light on cancer
Tumours trigger luminescence for imaging, then production of singlet oxygen to kill cancer cells
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Twisting molecule probes cell membrane tension
Changing fluorescence visualises strain in live cells, and reveals unusual behaviour
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Glowing dyes move data storage beyond binary
A method to chemically save information in quaternary code using dyes could change how we approach data storage
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Fluorescent frog first down to new molecule
Blue–green glow of the polka-dot tree frogs may help them to ’chat’ with each other
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Simple polymer tongue can taste the difference
Sensor that can discriminate between 25 fruit juices could be used for quality control
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Spectroscopy allows in-egg chicken sexing
Identifying male chicks before they hatch could end the practice of culling cockerels in their millions
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Diamonds to track down origins of diseases of ageing
Fluorescent nanodiamonds reveal the inner workings of neurons
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Molecular glue senses water
Compound can detect trace amounts of water by forming fluorescent aggregates
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Twisted molecules come out of the blue
Pyrimidine-based compounds produce brilliant blue glow for cheap next-generation displays
