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Nature 432, 247 (11 November 2004) | doi:10.1038/432247a; Published online 10 November 2004

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Quantum dots show their true colours

As an alternative to organic dyes, quantum dots (QDs) may be worth a closer look. These semiconductor nanometre-sized crystals, typically with a cadmium-based core, avoid some of the shortcomings associated with traditional organic dyes and fluorescent proteins (see Nature 413, 450; 200110.1038/35097256