Two major studies that came out in Nature say that fluorescent proteins can feel magnetic fields and radio waves from inside living things. These proteins work as quantum sensors. They help us understand how things work at a small level.
The studies show a way to make special sensors that can be used inside living things. These sensors are a mix of technology and biology. Scientists made proteins that can detect things in bacteria even when its not super quiet.
These proteins might help us:
- See how proteins change shape.
- Watch chemical reactions happen in time.
- Understand how medicines work on a cellular level.
using these special proteins that can feel magnetic fields and radio waves. The proteins work well with a lot of background noise. This can help us learn more about living things and make discoveries. The special proteins are like tools that can help us understand biology better.
