Phys.org·5 min read·hard
LiON: A fluorescent molecule tracks iron and oxygen levels in individual cells
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Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a fluorescent molecule called LiON that tracks iron and oxygen levels in living cells at single-cell resolution. This tool allows for real-time observation of metabolic processes that were previously only visible in dead tissue samples.
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This innovation provides a new platform for studying the cellular mechanisms behind cancer, neurodegeneration, and aging.
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