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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl October 2009 PMID 19579247

Discovery of green fluorescent protein (GFP) (Nobel Lecture).

Osamu Shimomura

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The group's overall sentiment is highly positive, with users expressing admiration for GFP's discovery, citing its ability to visualize cellular processes vividly, and discussing its transformative effects on research methods, all conveyed through enthusiastic and detailed language that underscores the article's significance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the scientific importance of GFP's discovery and its impact on biology, showing general support for the publication.

InterestHigh interest

The posts display high curiosity and enthusiasm, with phrases like 'game changer' and mentions of GFP's role in visualizing biological processes.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions elaborate on specific methods, such as using GFP in live cell imaging and referencing experiments or tools like the jellyfish organ isolation, indicating meaningful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions emphasize GFP as a revolutionary tool, highlighting its role in advancing biological understanding and lab techniques, reflecting high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The lecture covers the discovery and significance of the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), highlighting its potential to visualize biological processes in living cells.
  • GFP was originally isolated from jellyfish and has become a vital tool in molecular and cellular biology.
  • The speaker discusses the scientific journey, key experiments, and the impact of GFP on scientific research, including its role in advancing our understanding of biology.]
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Yutaka Matsubayashi PhD, FHEA
@Yutaka_Mts · X

ラボにインターンに来た高校生、GFPの歴史を説明したあと実際にGFPで光るハエを見せたらとても感動してくれた。嬉しい☺️ https://t.co/xBLP0Jpcdi

Aug 6, 2024 · 19 likes · 772 followers View post →
サクセスリバーコーテシーinエイトプリンス
@rei_nari · X

GFPとそのバリアントがなぜここまで流行ったか。カラバリの充実もさることながら、自ら色素を作ってしまうことに尽きると思います。どの生物に入れてもタンパク質が適切にフォールディングすれば使えますからね。この辺は下村先生の解説記事で分かりやすく説明されています https://t.co/zq0GHPPfDu

Mar 9, 2020 · 15 likes · 13,991 followers View post →

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Yutaka Matsubayashi PhD, FHEA
@Yutaka_Mts · X

ラボにインターンに来た高校生、GFPの歴史を説明したあと実際にGFPで光るハエを見せたらとても感動してくれた。嬉しい☺️ https://t.co/xBLP0Jpcdi

Aug 6, 2024 · 19 likes · 772 followers View post →
サクセスリバーコーテシーinエイトプリンス
@rei_nari · X

GFPとそのバリアントがなぜここまで流行ったか。カラバリの充実もさることながら、自ら色素を作ってしまうことに尽きると思います。どの生物に入れてもタンパク質が適切にフォールディングすれば使えますからね。この辺は下村先生の解説記事で分かりやすく説明されています https://t.co/zq0GHPPfDu

Mar 9, 2020 · 15 likes · 13,991 followers View post →
Ye Olde Christlet
@christletx.bsky.social · Bluesky

Jellyfish cutting machine to isolate GFP-containing organs (from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/anie.200902240/abstract;jsessionid=8773F4F5677ED35C7CE0CBE5500603B4.f03t03 via @LightUpScience's book)

May 12, 2015 View post →