Fireflies glowing in a dark forest provide a captivating example of the luciferase-catalyzed bioluminescent reaction, which has been harnessed as a powerful research tool.
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Luciferase refers to a group of bioluminescence producing enzymes that enable researchers to study gene expression and regulation.

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Milky Seas Can Be Spotted from Space

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Firefly Tourism Sparks Calls for Sustainable Practices

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Fish Steals Bioluminescence from Prey

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Image of the Day: Flashlight Fish

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Image of the Day: Breathe In

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Image of the Day: Glowing Tide

Image of the Day: Inner Glow

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Image of the Day: Psychedelic Symbiosis

Transgenic Mouse Illuminates Melanoma Metastasis

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Image of the Day: Night Lights

Evolution of Fish Bioluminescence

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Bioluminescence Researcher Dies

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Sharks Glow to Frighten Predators

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