Firefly glow: Scientists develop a hydrogen peroxide probe based on firefly luciferin
Friday, February 11, 2011 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have developed a probe for monitoring hydrogen peroxide levels in mice that enables them to track the progression of cancerous tumors or infectious diseases without harming the animals or even having to shave their fur. This new probe is based on luciferase, the enzyme that gives fireflies their glow.