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Sger-Exploring The Use Of Quantum Dots To Detect The Physiology Of Intact Phytoplankton Cells By Flow Cytometry, Karen Orcutt

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

The PIs will to apply the emerging technology of Qdots in biological oceanography, particularly in studying phytoplankton. Qdots have unique fluorescence properties with tremendous potential for probing cell structure and function. They are inorganic fluorophores that can be conjugated to biological materials such as antibodies or DNA for use in cell detection. Molecular conjugates of Qdots offer a wide spectrum of applications such as multi-labeling of proteins and fluorescent in situ hybridization of DNA. The PIs will explore a new approach to an established research topic and venture into the emerging research area of nano-materials.

The novel approach may improve …