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Firefly light: More dynamic than thought
short by / on 27 Sep 2025,Saturday
New research on Indian fireflies, Asymmetricata circumdata, reveals a surprising 9 nm variation in their light emission peaks. This challenges the long-held belief that a species' bioluminescent signal is fixed. The findings suggest subtle differences in the light-producing enzyme, luciferase, or its environment, offering fresh perspectives on enzyme function and firefly communication.
short by / 09:53 am on 27 Sep
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