Biologists join the dots

被引:97
作者
Klarreich, E
机构
[1] Nature, United Kingdom
关键词
Cells - Molecules - Semiconductor materials - Semiconductor quantum dots;
D O I
10.1038/35097256
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Tiny specks of semiconductor can make biological molecules and cellular components glow in a kaleidoscope of colours. These 'quantum dots' may soon be a standard biological tool, says Erica Klarreich.
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页码:450 / 452
页数:3
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