Toward glow-in-the-dark tumors: New fluorescent probe could light up cancer

Toward glow-in-the-dark tumors: New fluorescent probe could light up cancer 04/04/2017 12:57 PM EDT A fluorescent probe developed by Michigan Technological University chemist Haiying Liu lights up the enzyme beta-galactosidase in a cell culture. The glowing probe-enzyme combination could make tumors fluoresce, allowing surgeons to cut away cancer while leaving healthy tissue intact. Full story at http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2017/march/fluorescent-probe-could-light-up-cancer.html Source Michigan Technological University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111