fluorescence dyes

A fluorescent spray that specifically lights up cancerous tissue so it can be identified readily and removed during surgery
A fluorescent probe reveals cancerous tissue (red) 1 minute after being sprayed on a surgical
Dramatic improvements in light-activated fluorescent dyes for disease diagnosis and more

Scientific breakthroughs don’t always happen in labs. For Sophia and Richard Lunt, Michigan State University

Using a pressure cooker instead of toxic solvents to produce organic fluorescence dyes

Dye synthesis in nothing but water instead of toxic solvents – researchers at TU Wien