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Spectroscopy 21 (2007) 31–41 31 IOS Press Spectroscopy of biological nanocrystals Inanc Ortac a and Feride Severcan b,∗ a Department of Physics, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey b Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey Abstract. Nanocrystals have gained much interest in recent years, due to their unusual properties allowing interesting applica- tions in physical and biological science. In this literature review, biological nanocrystals are discussed from the spectroscopic point of view. Firstly, the theory behind the outstanding abilities of the nanocrystals is described. Secondly, the spectroscopic properties of biological nanocrystals are mentioned. Lastly, the use of nanocrystals with various spectroscopic applications is reviewed such as biosensor applications with UV–visible and surface plasmon resonance and Raman spectroscopy of biological materials. Finally, a short discussion of infrared nanocrystals and their abilities are included in the review. Keywords: Quantum dots, nanoparticles, spectroscopy 1. Introduction World science has already entered in the nanoscience era. Many branches of science have met the opportunities that nanoscale provided. Growing nanoscale science has allowed to build up or to alter materials starting from the smallest pieces. New building blocks and tools are being developed. Today, one of the most important nano structures are the nanocrystals (NCs) which have found many areas of application in physics, material science and biology. NCs have found area of utilization as probes for visualization of molecules, as tools for enhancing signals in spectroscopic applications, or as building blocks for complex nano and micro structures. NCs are tiny crystal structures, generally manufactured from metals, semiconductors or insulators [1]. They are