Nos ressources sur la Bioluminescence

Shining Light on Molecular Darkness

Things that glow are cool. I'm still delighted every time I see the fireflies come out on a warm summer evening. It turns out that bioluminescent organisms do much more than provide idle joy. For scientists, they are biological lamps that can be used to illuminate the darkest corners of molecular machinations.

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The Work of Emmett Chappelle: Lighting Up the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

What do the workings of red blood cells, ensuring breathable air for astronauts, and scraping soil off NASA’s Viking spacecraft have in common? The sharp thinking of biochemist Emmett Chappelle. 

 

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The Path Brightens for Vaccine Researchers: Luminescent Reporter Viruses Detect Neutralizing Antibodies

Developing a vaccine that is safe, effective, easily manufactured and distributed is a daunting task. Yet, that is exactly what is needed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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A Bioluminescent Biosensor for Detection of Mycotoxins in Food

Food contamination is a serious global health issue. According to the WHO, an estimated 600 million, almost 1 in 10 people globally, suffer from illness after eating contaminated food—and 420,000 die. Developing new technologies for more effective testing of food contaminants can help reduce that number and improve public health.

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