Brazilians start to unravel the mystery of North American insect bioluminescent systems

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Researchers isolated molecules present in the larvae of a blue light-emitting fungus gnat that inhabits the Appalachians. The study will help elucidate human diseases and could lead to novel biotech applications.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news