Abstract: A micro-mirror well. In one embodiment the micro-mirror well includes a plurality of planar mirrors arranged around an axis of symmetry and inclined to form a pyramid well, where each of the plurality of planar mirrors is capable of reflecting light emitting from an object of interest placed inside the pyramid well.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention provide amphiphilic macromolecules and nanocrystals encapsulated by amphiphilic macromolecules. Additionally, certain embodiments of the invention also provide nanocrystals that are water-solubilzed using functionalized AMs capable of coordinating to the nanocrystal surface.

Abstract: The invention is based on the finding that IDT307 and analogs thereof are fluorescent substrates transported by several neurotransmitter transporters. Provided are methods for the analysis of neurotransmitter transport and binding using IDT307 and its analogs. The invention also provides rapid methods for screening for modulators of neurotransmitter transport.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to an inorganic nanoparticle or nanocrystal, also referred to as a quantum dot, capable of emitting white light. In a further aspect, the invention relates to an inorganic nanoparticle capable of absorbing energy from a first electromagnetic region and capable of emitting light in a second electromagnetic region, wherein the second electromagnetic region comprises an at least about 50 nm wide band of wavelengths and to methods for the preparation thereof. In further aspects, the invention relates to a frequency converter, a light emitting diode device, a modified fluorescent light source, an electroluminescent device, and an energy cascade system comprising the nanoparticle of the invention. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A nanocrystal compound comprising: a nanocrystal, and attached thereto a compound of the following formula: n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 48; X and Z are independently O, NH, N—R, S, CH2, CO, COHN, NHCO, SO, SO2NH, NHSO2, carbamate and thio carbamate; R is alkyl or aryl; r is 0 or an integer from 1 to 15; and wherein S is the attachment point to a nanocrystal compound. The nanocrystal compounds of the present invention are useful fluorescent labels.