| fluorescence in situ hybridization |
(FISH). A technique in which a fluorescently labelled DNA probe is used to hybridize with and therefore detect a particular chromosome or gene with the help of fluorescence microscopy.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v6/n6/glossary/nrg1614_...
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| fluorescence-activated cell sorting |
A method that allows the separation of cells expressing a specific protein by tagging them with a fluorescent antibody against the molecule of interest. A laser beam excites the fluorescent tag, and the emission of light triggers the cell sorting.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/focus/neurodegen/glossary/
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| fluorescent |
The quality of having the ability to emit light when struck by electrons or another form of radiation.
Ãâó: www.angelfire.com/pa/baconbacon/page4.html
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| fluorescence |
The property of absorbing light of a particular wavelength and then emitting light of a different colour and wavelength.
Ãâó: www.deh.gov.au/settlements/industry/finance/glossa...
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| fluorescent |
Emission of light by a substance (or a microscopic preparation) while acted on by radiant energy, such as ultraviolet rays, as in the immunofluorescent procedure.
Ãâó: www.hardydiagnostics.com/Glossary-F.html
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