Genome Spotlight: Tubifer cardinalfish (Siphamia tubifer)
Genome Spotlight: Tubifer cardinalfish (Siphamia tubifer)
These tiny reef fish harbor luminous bacteria, and the chromosome-level assembly of the species’ genome may facilitate the duo’s use as a vertebrate model for symbiosis.
These tiny reef fish harbor luminous bacteria, and the chromosome-level assembly of the species’ genome may facilitate the duo’s use as a vertebrate model for symbiosis.
bioluminescent bacteria
Milky Seas Can Be Spotted from Space
Connor Lynch | Nov 1, 2021 | 5 min read
Analysis of data from a new satellite sensor helps researchers detect large patches of bioluminescence in the oceans faster than ever before.
Image of the Day: Flashlight Fish
Nicoletta Lanese | Aug 21, 2019 | 1 min read
The bioluminescent Anomalops katoptron can coordinate its schooling behavior after dark.
Image of the Day: Plant Bulbs
The Scientist and The Scientist Staff | Dec 14, 2017 | 1 min read
Scientists infuse plants with the luminescence of fireflies.
Image of the Day: Psychedelic Symbiosis
The Scientist | Jul 12, 2017 | 1 min read
Thanks to the bioluminescent bacteria inhabiting its light organ, the vividly colored southern bobtail squid (Euprymna tasmanica) can glow in the dark.