Like fireflies and many deep-sea creatures, certain fungi can naturally emit light through bioluminescence pathways in which specialized enzymes convert chemical energy into visible light. Medical ...

Scientists suggest algae could be embedded within biosensors that glow when toxins detected in the environment The captivating blue glow emitted by a sea-dwelling species of algae has been harnessed ...

Among the myriad wonders of the ocean’s depths, the phenomenon of bioluminescence stands out as one of nature’s most captivating spectacles. Among the creatures capable of producing their own light, ...

The new documentary “A Life Illuminated” traces the career arc of U.S. marine biologist Edie Widder, an expert on bioluminescence who’s made headlines for decades. The film documents her team’s ...

A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize brain activity. We started thinking: 'What if we could light up the brain from the inside?

I became a microbiologist because I was fascinated by the secret lives of microbes. Viruses and bacteria had an elegance I couldn’t ignore – tiny organisms that could hijack or reshape the biology of ...

Tumor-associated antigen (TAA) loss remains a significant mechanism of resistance to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, leading to relapse in patients with B-cell malignancies and ...

Bioluminescence, a light produced by a chemical reaction in organisms, is best viewed in Florida during July and August. Popular viewing locations include Merritt Island, the Indian River Lagoon and ...

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light, usually bright and neon, by a living organism, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Bioluminescence typically ...