Novel biosensor illuminates plant RNA in real time (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Novel biosensor illuminates plant RNA in real time

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ORNL scientists created a biosensor technology that lets researchers visualize and track RNA activity in living plants, using a molecular splicing technique and a fluorescent marker protein. 

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Credit: Philip Gray/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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