Download or read book Quantum Dots written by Charles Z. Hotz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-02 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum Dots captures many diverse applications enabling utility in biological detection. Organized into five parts, the first two parts cover the use of QDs in imaging fixed and living cells (and tissues). Protocols are included for using QDs in routine as well as enabling applications. Part 3 shows early efforts aimed at using QDs in live animals. The final two parts demonstrate the versatility of QD technology in existing assay technology.