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Cellular and subcellular structures in thick biological samples typically are visualized either by genetically encoded fluorescent proteins or by antibody staining against proteins of interest. However, both approaches have drawbacks. Fluorescent proteins do not survive treatments for tissue preservation well, are available in only a few colors, and often emit weak signals. Antibody stainings are slow, do not penetrate thick samples well, and often result in considerable background staining. We have overcome these limitations by using genetically encoded chemical tags that result in rapid, even staining of thick biological samples with high-signal and low-background labeling. We introduce tools for flies and mice that drastically improve the speed and specificity for labeling genetically marked cells in biological tissues.(...) - by Kohl J et al., PNAS, vol. 111 no. 36, E3805–E3814, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1411087111
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