Fluorescent imaging tracks metabolism of cells in real time

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Cornell researchers have designed a new, faster form of two-photon fluorescence imaging for observing cell metabolism in real time, a method that could enable quicker screening of new therapeutic treatments.

The findings were published Sept.

Key facts

  • Cornell researchers have designed a new, faster form of two-photon fluorescence imaging for observing cell metabolism in real time, a method that could enable quicker screening of new therapeutic treatments.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:20:01 UTC.

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