fluorescent cells (IMAGE)

University of Minnesota

fluorescent cells

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The above image shows cells illuminated by quinine (fluorescent blue) and green fluorescent protein. This allows the University of Minnesota researchers to--for the first time--observe how polymers interact with human cells when delivering medicines. The discovery could be used in advancing DNA and RNA-based treatments such as gene therapy and vaccines.

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Reineke Group and Frontiera Group, University of Minnesota

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With credit to Reineke Group and Frontiera Group, University of Minnesota

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