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Giving the green light

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Jane Liao and Allie C. Obermeyer explore the discovery, modification and applications of green fluorescent protein, best known for its use as a tool to cast light on cellular processes.

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A.C.O. is a co-founder of Werewool, a company that is engaged in the development of performance textiles that include a small percentage of engineered proteins. J.L. declares no competing interests.

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Liao, J., Obermeyer, A.C. Giving the green light. Nat. Chem. 15, 588 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-023-01168-3

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