Blinking Amyloids (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Blinking Amyloids

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Amyloids are so tiny that they can't be visualized using conventional microscopic techniques. A team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a new technique that uses temporary fluorescence, causing the amyloids to flash, or 'blink,' and allowing researchers to better spot these problematic proteins.

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Washington University in St. Louis

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