<p>In an attempt to capture and study latent tuberculosis cells, which are reservoirs of infection and highly resistant to treatment, Kim Lewis of Northeastern University will pulse-label tuberculosis cells with green fluorescent protein. While active cells divide and dilute the GFP, latent cells, which are dormant, will remain bright green, allowing for their observation and tracking.</p>


In an attempt to capture and study latent tuberculosis cells, which are reservoirs of infection and highly resistant to treatment, Kim Lewis of Northeastern University will pulse-label tuberculosis cells with green fluorescent protein. While active cells divide and dilute the GFP, latent cells, which are dormant, will remain bright green, allowing for their observation and tracking.