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An imaging method termed LAMP, based on a newly described photo-activatable fluorophore, promises to illuminate how gap junctions mediate intercellular coupling.
A remarkably suitable fluorescent tag incorporated into lipids through some clever chemistry produces fluorescent lipids that are excellent mimics of their native counterparts.
A substantial bottleneck in working with proteins, both native and recombinant, is purifying the protein of interest efficiently, with a minimum of labor and cost. Recent advances in purification technology from many companies are making the protein scientist's job easier. Caitlin Smith reports.
