New Laser Method Reproduces Art Masterworks To Protein Patterns

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 18:14 in Physics & Chemistry

To illustrate the precision of their protein patterning technique, scientists reproduced a masterwork of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, specifically Girl with a Pearl Earring, in the miniature dimension of 200 microns wide or about the thickness of two hairs. The researchers also used their novel technology to replicate the brain's complex cellular environment.

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