Nano-antennas make living cells light up brighter and faster
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have demonstrated for the first time that nano-antennas can enhance the fluorescence of proteins in living human and other mammalian cells. Scientists already use smart fluorescent proteins that light up when the electrical voltage across a nerve cell changes. By placing nano-antennas close to these light-emitting proteins, researchers can monitor…
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have revealed that nano-antennas can boost the fluorescence of proteins in living human and mammalian cells, enabling more precise monitoring of cellular processes. By positioning nano-antennas close to these light-emitting proteins, scientists can now visualize electrical signals within cells with greater accuracy. This discovery, published in Advanced Materials, marks a significant advancement in both brain research and genetic engineering.
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