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Solo Sparkle: Electron give-and-take lets molecules shine individually on camera

A single fluorescent molecule flashing as it gains or loses its electron has made the microscopic spotlight. Watching a whole gaggle of these molecules, they appear to work synchronously; but a new close-up view reveals mavericks that shine when they seemingly shouldn't. The work sets the stage for a better understanding of the underlying principles of certain reactions common to biofuel production.[Full Story…]

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New Way to Study Electron Transfer Reactions Leads to Hot Paper, Journal Cover

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory report a new path to study electron transfer dynamics by coupling single-molecule microscopy with an electrochemical instrument—a potentiostat. [Full story…]