Unveiling the Spectacular Molecular Ballet Inside Cells with Ultrafast Imaging
Have you ever wondered how cells manage to coordinate the highly complex and choreographed ballet of molecular reactions that take place inside of them? A new study published in Nature Photonics shines a light on this intricate dance, using ultrafast lasers to observe the dynamics of individual molecules in living cells. By illuminating single molecules, the researchers were able to track their movements and reactions in real-time, providing a detailed view of the molecular ballet that takes place within cells. This new understanding could lead to new insights into the role of individual molecules within cells and how they interact with each other to carry out biological processes.
source: Phys.org