Visualizing Sugars
Carolyn shares her journey of discovering a method to visualize sugars, a challenge that had long been overlooked in science. Inspired by a lecture on chemically altered sugars, she conceptualized a way to incorporate these into cell surfaces, paving the way for innovative imaging techniques. The idea hinged on the need for bioorthogonal chemistry, which was not yet available, highlighting the serendipitous nature of scientific breakthroughs.In this clip
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