A semiconductor quantum dot originally developed for electronics and now being deployed to detect biological activity in cells is a compelling proof of principle for these types of transdisciplinary endeavors.

• 半导体量子点(粒)是电子学领域的发明创造，但现在却用来探测细胞内部的生理活动。这是跨学科研究活动原则的一个有力证明。