MIT scientists created glowing plants by mimicking fireflies, using the enzyme luciferase, which emits light when reacting with luciferin. Coenzyme A was also added to clear byproducts that could block the reaction. To deliver these components, they used nanoparticles: luciferase in silica particles, luciferin in PLGA, and coenzyme A in chitosan. Initially glowing for 45 minutes, the plants now glow for up to 3.5 hours thanks to improved delivery methods.
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Amazing
That’s really a great invention and a great boost.
This is truly mind blowing, but I wish we could have the fireflies back sometimes…