fluorescently
- adverb
- /flɔːˈrɛsəntli/
- Specialized
- Fluorescently labelled explants (mRFP or mGFP) were placed two diameters away from the bead, and migration was recorded by time-lapse microscopy.
- fluorescently labeled
Examples
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If we attach a fluorescent dye, then those fragments are fluorescently labeled.
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Fluorescently labeled secondary antibodies were used for fluorescent and confocal microscopy.
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So getting a probe that's fluorescently labeling the protein of interest is not easy.
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Fluorescently labeled target DNA is prepared by PCR amplification of restriction-digested DNA fragments.
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UNC-82: Transgenic strains carrying fluorescently tagged wild-type
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Sample DNA (or RNA) is fluorescently labeled; that which complements the probe sequence will hybridize to the probe and can then be detected.
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Total genomic DNA from two individuals is sheared, fluorescently labeled, and hybridized to an array of synthesized oligonucleotides.
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This can be done manually through gel electrophoresis, or, if the DNA is fluorescently labeled, it can be automated with capillary electrophoresis machines used for DNA sequencing.
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The researchers fluorescently tagged the antibodies to visualize them under a microscope.
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By fluorescently labeling the cells, scientists were able to observe their movement in real-time.
Surface Forms
Morphology
fluorescently = fluorescent (transparent) = fluorescent + ly
The adverb is formed by the regular suffix '-ly' on 'fluorescent' and denotes manner related to fluorescence; the formation and sense are predictable.
Etymology
Fluorescently comes from the root fluor meaning 'to flow' and the ending -escent meaning 'becoming'. Because the word pictures light that 'flows' or appears strongly, it is used when things are made to glow so they can be seen under special lights, which is why scientists say something was 'fluorescently' labeled or stained.