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Making biomolecules glow: new dye solves problem

Researchers at the University of Göttingen have developed a new method to make biomolecules glow in real-time, eliminating unwanted signals in microscopy. This approach ensures only labelled biological molecules emit fluorescence, making experiments clearer and easier to interpret.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2026

"Fluorescence ON in cancer cells only" – Diagnosing cancer with light

A novel fluorescent probe, SLY, has been developed to precisely identify hepatocellular carcinoma tissue using sialylated glycans on the cell surface. The probe outperforms conventional methods by clearly distinguishing tumor margins within liver tissues.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJul 6, 2025

Scientists create a ‘brilliantly luminous’ nanoscale chemical tool

Researchers developed fluorescent polyionic nanoclays that can be customized for medical imaging, sensor technology, and environmental protection. These tiny clay-based materials exhibit high brightness and versatility, enabling precise tuning of optical properties.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateApr 16, 2025
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Controlling electrons in molecules at ultrafast timescales

Scientists have found a way to control electrons in molecules using tailored terahertz light pulses, potentially leading to advances in electronics, energy transfer, and chemical reactions. This new method allows for precise control of molecular states essential for processes like solar cells and LEDs.

SourceYokohama National University·JournalScience·DateMar 6, 2025

Clearing the way for faster and more cost-effective separations

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found that manufactured separation materials don't function as intended due to blocked pores, leading to inefficient and expensive separations. Single-molecule microscopy technique revealed the behavior of individual molecules, allowing for predictive performance and design improvements.

SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 14, 2025

Reshaping tradition: good old ways are not always good

A commonly used mathematical approach to describe fluorescence evolution in solids cannot be applied to liquids, where molecules are free to move. This can lead to erroneous interpretations of experimental data and wrong conclusions.

SourceInstitute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateDec 10, 2024
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New approach for profiling complex dynamics at the single-molecule level

Researchers developed MUSCLE, a method that combines single-molecule fluorescence microscopy with next-generation sequencing to profile complex biological processes. The technique enables simultaneous observation of vast arrays of samples, uncovering general trends and dynamic signatures.

SourceUppsala University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 23, 2024

Glimpse into the nanoworld: microscope reveals tiniest cell processes

A new type of fluorescence microscope has been developed with a resolution better than five nanometres, enabling the capture of even the tiniest cell structures. This breakthrough allows researchers to visualize fine tubes in cells that are only around seven nanometres wide.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2024
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Novel insights into fluorescent ‘dark states’ illuminate ways forward for improved imaging

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have developed a way to mitigate long-lived triplet dark states in smFRET, significantly increasing the method's resolution for molecular imaging. This advancement enables direct visualization of biomolecules' functions and dynamics, crucial for understanding biological processes and...

SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·JournalNature Methods·DateJun 14, 2024

A mysterious blue molecule will help make better use of light energy

Researchers at IOCB Prague have described the causes of azulene's blue color and its unusual properties, which can help capture and utilize light energy. The team used a simple concept to explain the molecule's behavior, opening up new possibilities for organic chemistry.

SourceInstitute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague)·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 19, 2023

Recent papers in ACS Measurement Science Au

Researchers developed a colorimetric method to detect volatile organic compounds at low levels using a printable glass-based detector. Additionally, strategies are outlined to overcome the single-molecule concentration barrier in fluorescence detection, enabling observations in high-concentration environments. An electrochemical test f...

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Measurement Science Au·DateJun 6, 2023
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A twisted cell-cell adhesion molecule complex structure revealed by single-molecule fluorescence microscopy and high-speed atomic force microscopy

Researchers have elucidated the mechanism of CELSR cadherin dimerization, revealing a twisted cell-cell adhesion molecule complex structure. The extracellular domains of CELSR cadherins exhibited strand- and globule-like portions, which bound through strand-like structures in an antiparallel orientation.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2023

Engineering single-molecule fluorescence with asymmetric nano-antennas

Scientists develop novel approach to boost single-molecule fluorescence with asymmetric nano-antennas, achieving enhancement factors up to 405 and quantum yields of 80% without sacrificing photostability. This breakthrough enables higher imaging resolution and tissue penetration depth in biomedical applications.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateApr 23, 2021

New force-fluorescence device measures motion previously undetectable

Researchers created a hybrid device combining force and fluorescence to detect subtle conformational changes in biomolecules at extremely low applied forces. By probing the dynamics of Holliday junctions, they mapped transition states and deduced the structure of transient species.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience·DateOct 11, 2007

Myosin V, the molecular motor, moves in ‘monkey-bar’ motion

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that Myosin V moves in a unique 'hand-over-hand' motion along actin tracks, allowing it to transport molecules without losing contact. This discovery sheds light on how cells convert chemical energy into motion and may offer insights into nanotechnology.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalNature·DateMar 28, 2003

Teasing apart the molecules of life

Researchers devise new method combining optical trapping and single-molecule fluorescence to study DNA structural and mechanical changes. This technique allows scientists to study rare molecules essential for life and disease development.

SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalJournal of Biology·DateFeb 24, 2003
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Semiconductor Nanocrystals: The Next Thing In Fluorescent Probes

Researchers developed nanometer-sized semiconductor crystals that emit multiple colors of light, enabling the simultaneous measurement of several biological markers. These crystal probes show improved photochemical stability and fluorescence lifetime compared to conventional dye molecules.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateSep 25, 1998

New Fluorescence Technique For Ultra-Sensitive Enzyme Characterization Developed - Screening Catalytic Activity At The Single-Molecule Level

A new fluorescence technique has been developed for ultra-sensitive enzyme characterization at the single-molecule level. The technique, known as dual-color fluorescence cross-correlation spectroscopy, allows for precise and highly specific detection of molecules in large unspecific fluorescent backgrounds.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 12, 1998