(Figure 1) Sphingomyelin (IMAGE) Osaka University Caption (top) Newly synthesized sphingomyelin fluorescent analogue molecule. (Bottom) Differences from conventional fluorescent analog lipids. By using hydrophilic fluorescent molecule and linker, the same behavior as natural lipid can be reproduced. Credit Osaka University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.