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Diatom biosensor could shine light on future nanomaterials
A side and overhead view of the microscopic marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana
A glow coming from the glassy shell of microscopic marine algae called diatoms could someday help us detect chemicals and other substances in water samples. And the fact that this diatom can glow in response to an external substance may also help researchers develop a variety of new, diatom-inspired nanomaterials that could solve problems in sensing, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Read more...
