Glitter from Silver Lights up Alzheimer's Dark Secrets (IMAGE)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Glitter from Silver Lights up Alzheimer's Dark Secrets

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The picture shows toxic Alzheimer's amyloid beta molecules landing on a fake cell membrane, wrapped around a silver nanoparticle. A laser, with help from the silver particle, lights up the molecule to reveal its structure.

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Copyright Debanjan Bhowmik

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