A cyanine dye acid test that won't drown in water

(Michigan Technological University) Near-infrared cyanine dyes are go-to tools for studying the inner workings of cells and investigating the biochemistry of disease, including cancer. But even though they have low toxicity and plenty of applications, these fluorescent dyes have a weakness: Put them in water and they quit working. A new dye overcomes this problem.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news