Japanese researchers develop quantum nanosensor to measure temperature inside living cells
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Isabelle Dumé
2d ago· 5 min readenNews
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Summary
Researchers in Japan have developed a new biocompatible quantum nanosensor that can measure the temperature inside living cells with high precision. The sensor works by detecting spin states of a nanoparticle within the cell nucleus, enabling internal temperature readings. This breakthrough could potentially be used to characterize cancer cells and other biological processes at the cellular level, as temperature variations are key indicators of cellular activity and disease states.
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If improved, the nanosensor could be used to characterize a wide range of cellular processes
Measurement of the spin states of a nanoparticle within the nucleus of a living cell reveals the internal temperature of that cell
New class of biocompatible quantum nanosensor unveiled in Japan
