A team of University researchers received funding from the National Science Foundation in August 2017 to develop bioluminescent tools that can be used to enhance methods of studying the brain; ...

Most people know that fireflies have a glowing abdomen that looks really pretty at night, but did you know that the decapod shrimp actually vomits light into the face of predators so it can get away?

BK Adventure kayakers encounter bioluminescence in Meritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, July 2023. A good percentage of the population has heard of bioluminescence, but has no idea what it ...

The mitochondria provide energy for our cells, yet their role in many diseases is still poorly understood. Thanks to a bioluminescent molecule, scientists at EPFL can observe them at work in living ...

Andrea Quattrini receives funding from Smithsonian Institution, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Office of Ocean Exploration, and the National Science Foundation. Danielle DeLeo does not ...

Whether you’re looking for a beach retreat or an adventure-filled trip, Puerto Rico offers a variety of kid-friendly places ...

Glowing blue waves, caused by bioluminescent dinoflagellates, create a mesmerizing scene near the Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur. George Krieger [email protected] A plankton plume developed in ...

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RNA interference (RNAi)-based gene regulation platforms have shown promise as a novel class of therapeutics for the precision treatment of cancer. Techniques in preclinical evaluation of RNAi-based ...

There's really no other place in the country like the San Juan Islands of Washington, which boast wildly pristine coastal views that rival Norway and rare natural phenomena. Surrounded by the Olympic ...