Green Fluorescence Protein (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Green Fluorescence Protein

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Ultraviolet light on Escherichia coli fuses with Green Fluorescence Protein to study the localization of proteins in living cells. Through the use of GFP, promoters/genes are localized which specific toxic metals require to aid in reduction of metals and radionuclides.

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Courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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