Researchers have shown that bacterial proteins called phytochromes can be engineered into infrared-fluorescent proteins. Because the wavelength of IFPs is able to penetrate tissue, these proteins are suitable for whole-body imaging in small animals.
Researchers have shown that bacterial proteins called phytochromes can be engineered into infrared-fluorescent proteins. Because the wavelength of IFPs is able to penetrate tissue, these proteins are suitable for whole-body imaging in small animals.