Diatom biosensor could shine light on future nanomaterials
Friday, March 23, 2012 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
A biosensor made of fluorescent proteins embedded in the shell of microscopic marine algae called diatoms could help detect chemicals in water samples. The same research could also lead to new, diatom-inspired nanomaterials that could solve problems in sensing, catalysis and environmental remediation.
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