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How to Choose A Firefly Luciferin Substrate

With the different types of substrates out there, how do you choose which luciferin substrate to use...

A Quick and Helpful Introduction to the ATP Bioluminescence Assay

Cell viability assays are used by many researchers to evaluate cell health. This assay category is u...

Uncovering the Mystery Behind Glow-in-Dark Fungi

More than 2000 years ago, Aristotle wondered about “a cold fire,” illuminating from the woods. He re...

Bioluminescence Imaging Vs. Fluorescence Imaging Modalities

Bioluminescence imaging and fluorescence imaging are two very common preclinical optical imaging mod...

A Deep Overview of Bioluminescence Imaging (BLI)

Bioluminescence imaging (BLI) has become an important research tool for understanding biological p...

The Importance of Kinetic Curves in Bioluminescence Imaging

Many factors affect light emission in bioluminescence imaging (BLI), which is why creating a kinetic...

Colorful Life under the Sea from Bioluminescence to Ultra Black

Oceans and seas covers most of the Earth’s surface, performing many important functions for our plan...

A Deep Dive Into the Luciferase Assay: What It is, How It Works and More

A luciferase reporter assay is a common assay in molecular biology that uses the luciferase enzyme a...

Using Firefly's Light to Find a New Cure

Have you ever caught fireflies in the summer and watched as they crawl over your hands? It’s fascina...