Fluorescence
Measuring microviscosity inside cells
3 Oct 2018A rotating fluorescent molecule that stays brighter in more viscous environments could shed light on the inner workings of the cellular environment
Making brighter protein predictions
30 May 2017Supercomputer
simulations shorten development time of rigid fluorescent molecules used to clarify
protein structure and dynamics
Into the light
13 Dec 2016Modeling the fluorescence enhancing capabilities of materials paves the way for more sensitive biological and chemical tracking technologies
Red for go, green for done
1 Jun 2016A molecular probe has been developed that emits light at critical stages while destroying tumor cells
Versatile tools for preclinical imaging
17 Mar 2015A partnership between A*STAR and Bruker has opened new avenues for research and could lead to better imaging technologies
Shaken, not stirred, is best for cancer imaging
3 Mar 2015Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products
Lighting up tumors
18 Nov 2014A fluorescent nanoprobe could become a universal, noninvasive method to identify and monitor tumors
Cells marked for death
7 May 2013A fluorescent indicator could help scientists identify useful drugs that modulate the process of cell death
Bringing brighter light into living bodies
17 Jul 2012Fluorescent dyes with aggregation-induced emission provide new probes for cancer diagnosis and therapy
Peeling back the sheets
24 Apr 2012Organic nanosheets peeled from porous polymer show potential as imaging and transport agents in biological applications
A coating protocol
28 Feb 2012A robust approach for preparing polymer-coated quantum dots may find use in a wide range of applications
Seeing the light
14 Feb 2012Tagging genomic elements with fluorescent proteins helps to reveal the secrets behind p53 activity