Synthetic cell communication (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Synthetic cell communication

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Schematic of synthetic protocells: Upon activation with a light pulse, synthetic cell organelles release substance A. The substance enters the receiver protocell and its synthetic organelle containing an enzyme. The enzyme converts substance A into a fluorescent molecule.

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Olivia Fischer, University of Basel

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