Beaming New Light On Life: From Beetles To Aircraft, Nanoparticles Aid Microscope Views
Date: 7.2.2009
University of Utah physicists and chemists developed a **new method** that uses a mirror of tiny silver **"nanoparticles"** so microscopes can reveal the internal structure of nearly opaque biological materials like **bone, tumor cells** and the iridescent green scales of the so-called "photonic beetle."
Source "Sciencedaily.com":[ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090205083304.htm]
