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A new study shows engineered proteins can change brightness with magnetic fields, enabling non-invasive cell imaging and control.
A new study published in Nature on January 21, 2026, reveals that engineered fluorescent proteins, including MagLOV, can change brightness in response to magnetic fields due to quantum effects, enabling non-invasive control and imaging of cells using magnets and radio waves.
Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub used directed evolution to develop these magneto-sensitive proteins, which respond to light and magnetic fields, offering potential for real-time tracking of biological processes in living tissues.
The breakthrough, inspired by bird navigation and based on a protein from oats, could lead to new biomedical tools for disease monitoring and targeted therapies.
Un nuevo estudio muestra que las proteínas diseñadas pueden cambiar el brillo con campos magnéticos, permitiendo imágenes y control de células no invasivas.