Light used for instant signaling: comb jellies
An enzyme called photoprotein in comb jellies produces light when calcium changes the enzyme's shape, releasing energy.
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CtenophoraCtenophora
[Comb jelly]
Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist
Application Ideas: Biological imaging (tracking tumor growth), food safety (pathogen bacteria contain ATP that can kick-start the firefly bioluminescence reaction, allowing rapid and highly sensitive detection of bacterial contamination in food), underwater emergencies (automatic lighting of life vests, or exit routes in submerged planes or boats when batteries don't function).
Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Medical, Food, Emergency response








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