Bioluminescence is a phenomenon that has fascinated mankind for centuries. Today the
phenomenon and its sibling, chemiluminescence, have impacted society with a number of …

Bioluminescence (BL) is a spectacular phenomenon involving light emission by live
organisms. It is caused by the oxidation of a small organic molecule, luciferin, with molecular …

Although fluorescent reporters and biosensors have become indispensable tools in
biological and biomedical fields, fluorescence measurements require external excitation …

Bioluminescence is found across the entire tree of life, conferring a spectacular set of
visually oriented functions from attracting mates to scaring off predators. Half a dozen …

Covering: up to September 2020 Mushroom-forming fungi of the division Basidiomycota
have traditionally been recognised as prolific producers of structurally diverse and often …

Evolutionary convergence provides natural opportunities to investigate how, when, and why
novel traits evolve. Many convergent traits are complex, highlighting the importance of …

Bioluminescent fungi are spread throughout the globe, but details on their mechanism of
light emission are still scarce. Usually, the process involves three key components: an …

Wearable/stretchable electronics and e-textiles require power. Meanwhile, luminescence is
an important functionality to wearables for illumination, energy saving, identification and …

The fungal bioluminescence pathway can be reconstituted in other organisms allowing
luminescence imaging without exogenously supplied substrate. The pathway starts from …

Watasenia scintillans (W. scintillans) is a deep-sea luminescent squid with a popular name
of firefly squid. It produces flashes of blue light via a series of complicated luciferin-luciferase …