Generic Method Links Quantum Dots to Proteins

Quantum dots are rapidly becoming biomedical researchers’ tool of choice for adding a fluorescent label to a wide variety of biomolecules. Now, thanks to work from a multi-institutional team of investigators, researchers may have a simple, generic method for attaching quantum dots to proteins in a highly controlled manner. Amy Blum, Ph.D., of the Naval Research Laboratory, led this team, which published its results in the journal Nanotechnology.

If you want to include this story in your blog, copy and paste this formatted text:

<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news83261779.html">Generic Method Links Quantum Dots to Proteins</a></p> <p>Quantum dots are rapidly becoming biomedical researchers’ tool of choice for adding a fluorescent label to a wide variety of biomolecules. Now, thanks to work from a multi-institutional team of investigators, researchers may have a simple, generic method for attaching quantum dots to proteins in a highly controlled manner. Amy Blum, Ph.D., of the Naval Research Laboratory, led this team, which published its results in the journal <i>Nanotechnology</i>.</p>