Molecular dynamics of the green fluorescent protein chromophore caused by light absorption. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

contamination' by a green component and sluggish chromophore development, which dampened some of the initial enthusiasm. Figure 1: The fluorescent protein color palette has expanded ∼140 nm into ...

The discovery of the green fluorescent protein (GFP ... The ability of this protein to form a fluorescent chromophore in the absence of any additional factors has spurred wide applications ...