New Way to Biopsy Brain Tumors in Real Time Nov 15, 2009
However, researchers now believe that a new technology, bioluminescence imaging, will allow doctors to. (Apr. (Science Daily)
New Light On The SARS Virus Nov 11, 2009
Raaben used microchips for his research, but also a new technique -- bioluminescence imaging -- to track the virus in a living organism. He arranged for the virus to start producing a luminescent protein, derived from a firefly. (Science Daily)
Hungry bats prompt firefly flashes Oct 30, 2009
Moosman, an assistant professor of biology at the Virginia Military Institute, explained that is an impressive navigating and foraging system, but it "is an imperfect mechanism for identifying prey." Firefly flashes therefore benefit bats, which may, in turn, help to maintain the bug's bioluminescence ... He believes bioluminescence may have evolved in firefly larvae as a warning signal. (MSNBC -- Environment)
How Bioluminescence and Chemilumine... Oct 28, 2009
How Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence Work. How Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence Work ... Animals, Plants, Fungi and Microorganisms all have members who produce bioluminescence, a natural glow in the dark mechanism that creates light from a chemical reaction. (Suite101.com)
Savour the delights of the season in the Festival Menu Oct 22, 2009
The squids are very small, have a natural bioluminescence and can only be caught during a certain time of the year. Some guests might not find the black ink sauce appetising, so we came up with the idea of putting it inside the bean curd, restaurant head chef Andrew Yeoh said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bioluminescence Imaging Used For Eye Cancer Detection Oct 15, 2009
However, researchers now believe that a new technology, bioluminescence imaging (BLI), will allow doctors to detect tumors earlier and quickly choose a method of treatment that doesn't necessarily involve eye surgery ... A study detailed in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology's peer-reviewed Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science ("Non-invasive visualization of retinoblastoma growth and metastasis via bioluminescence imaging") shows how the researchers, led by Qian... (Science Daily)
Flashy Fungi: Researchers Still in the Dark over Glowing Jungle Mushrooms Oct 6, 2009
Desjardin and his team have been able to extract the two key bioluminescence actors the luciferin, which produces the light, and the luciferase, which starts the glowing reaction and mix them to generate a glow. They have even been able to mix them between species and still make a glow, which "is giving us an indication that there's one pathway for luminescence in fungi or at least they're producing similar luciferin and luciferase across the board," Desjardin says. (Scientific American)
World's Most Sensitive Astronomical Camera Developed Oct 1, 2009
In addition, researchers in nuclear medicine, bioluminescence, Raman imaging and other fields requiring rapid imagery have expressed interest in purchasing the cameras. Photon etc. (Science Daily)
Controller boosts telescope output by damping noise Oct 1, 2009
The controller could also be deployed with the CCD imagers used in gear for nuclear medicine, bioluminescence and Raman imaging. Funding was provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Photon etc. (EETimes)
Shining A Light On Disease: Tracking Light-emitting Bacteria During Infection Sep 13, 2009
This bioluminescence technology showed the researchers that Listeria bacteria migrated to the kidneys and gall bladders of normal mice during infection ... "Bioluminescence imaging in bacterial infections has great potential to provide information on the cause of infectious diseases," said Dr Gahan, "The technology allows the researcher to pinpoint exactly where in the body the bacteria reside during infection. We have also demonstrated that the technology can indicate which bacterial genes are... (Science Daily)
Brown: Tarpon tales from Tampa Bay Sep 9, 2009
Tarpon tales from Tampa Bay - Outdoors/saltwater - ESPN. Updated: September 8, 2009, 6:13 PM ET. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Brown: Light it up Sep 9, 2009
P. bahamense and other microscopic organisms common to southern waters use bioluminescence as a defense mechanism when startled ... The downside for anglers is the tarpon startling affect bioluminescence often imparts ... As Capt. Jim Lemke notes: "(Bioluminescence) creates a big glow and makes everything look spooky to the tarpon. That 4-inch sardine now looks like a 10-inch (object) and then the glow of your leader will also spook them.". (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Glowing 'bomber worms' discovered Aug 22, 2009
"We came across them and thought they were very interesting, firstly because of their bioluminescence," she said ... Each of the seven species found so far is transparent apart its gut, and all of the worms produce colourful bioluminescence. (BBC News -- Science)
New worm species found: the green bomber Aug 21, 2009
Bioluminescence is sometimes used for communication between individuals of a species, or to attract prey. Teeming with lifeOsborn and her colleagues found Swima bombiviridis in seas off the coast of the Philippines as well as near the west coast of the United States and Mexico. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Worms that release glowing body parts Aug 21, 2009
"They have a very strange way of using bioluminescence," Osborn explained in a briefing. They have appendages, some round, others oval or long, which they release when they are disturbed, she said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Finding the constant in bacterial communication Jul 7, 2009
"It regulates a wide variety of biological functions such as bioluminescence, virulence, nutrient foraging and cellular suicide.". The researchers found that the total volume of bacteria in relation to the volume of their environment is a key to quorum sensing, no matter what kind of microbe is involved. (EurekAlert!)
Avatar update Jun 5, 2009
At night the entire planet glows with bioluminescence, making the world look even more alien than it already is. However, this is just a backdrop to the game, which is predominantly about combat. (BBC News -- Americas)
Daptomycin in experimental murine pneumococcal meningitis May 1, 2009
Following treatment, bioluminescence and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bacterial concentrations were determined ... CSF bioluminescence correlated with bacterial titer (Pearson regression coefficient, 0. (BioMed Central)
The Beer Nut: Brewers rub elbows at Boston conference Apr 30, 2009
It was a week packed with professional events throughout the four days there were dozens of seminars, ranging in subjects such as "Things Every Brewer or Future Brewery Owner Should Know But Doesn't" to "Microbiological Quality Control and Bioluminescence.". Along with 2,000 attendees, there were more than 180 different exhibitors and 180 beer journalists from around the world. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
OHSU School of Dentistry finds some orthodontic appliances are more prone to bacteria Apr 15, 2009
The OHSU team also found that a biochemical technique measuring ATP- (adenosine triphosphate-) driven bioluminescence could be a useful chair-side tool in the rapid quantification of oral bacteria and in the assessment of oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment ... The numbers of oral bacteria in plaque surrounding the brackets were evaluated at both appointments, in addition to a pre-bonding appointment, using both conventional plating techniques enumerating bacterial colony number and the... (EurekAlert!)
Decoding Mysterious Green Glow Of The Sea Apr 5, 2009
Marine fireworms use bioluminescence to attract suitors in an undersea mating ritual ... The report, published as the cover story of the current issue of the journal Invertebrate Biology, provides insights into the function of fireworm bioluminescence and moves scientists closer to identifying the molecular basis of the light ... "This is another step toward understanding the biology of the bioluminescence in fireworms, and it also brings us closer to isolating the protein that produces the... (Science Daily)
Don't miss: 'Bioluminescence Series II' Apr 4, 2009
Don't miss: 'Bioluminescence Series II ... Don't miss: 'Bioluminescence Series II ... "Bioluminescence Series II" In her earlier work, artist H.D. Mott focused on the human narrative using family pictures and memorabilia to tell stories. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
After-darkadventures Apr 3, 2009
Its like silver sparklers in the water, said guide Clark Casebolt, who has experienced the bioluminescence phenomenon dozens of times while leading the REI trip. The water drips, glowing like molten metal onto a spray skirt. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Stopping autoimmunity before it strikes Mar 25, 2009
The article from Zangani et al "indicate[s] that NF- B mediated bioluminescence is a very sensitive and early indicator of inflammation and disease", allowing precise identification of incipient disease sites for biomedical and pathogenetic studies. In future studies, Drs. (EurekAlert!)
TV crime drama compound highlights immune cells' misdeeds Mar 23, 2009
D., a postdoctoral fellow, proposed that luminol might be used to image inflammation when he found earlier studies linking luminol bioluminescence with myloperoxidase (MPO), a protein some types of immune cells use to make bleach during the inflammatory process ... Gross S, Gammon ST, Moss BL, Rauch D, Harding J, Heinecke JW, Ratner L, Piwnica-Worms D. Bioluminescence imaging of myeloperoxidase activity in vivo. (EurekAlert!)
Seaweed And Fireflies Brew May Guide Stem Cell Treatment For Peripheral Artery Disease Mar 16, 2009
Next, they engineered the stem cells within the capsules to produce luciferase, the same bioluminescent chemical produced by fireflies, which is highly visible under bioluminescence imaging. "Once we were able to trick the immune system into not attacking the cells, we had to know they arrived at their destination and were living," says Kraitchman. (Science Daily)
Drug-Eluting Stents Show Promise for Leg Arteries Mar 12, 2009
Recent success using luciferase, a bioluminescence imaging agent produced by fireflies, enabled researchers to locate and track stem cells in the body and move this treatment one step closer to reality, they said. Further research will attempt to verify the feasibility of stem cell therapy for peripheral artery disease and verify the effectiveness of existing therapies using drug-eluting stents. (MEDLINEplus)
New Light Shed On Marine Luminescence Mar 7, 2009
7, 2009) The phenomenon of light emission by living organisms, bioluminescence, is quite common, especially in marine species ... Nitric oxide is also thought to play an important role in the bioluminescence of krill ... As bioluminescence has developed independently at several different points in evolution, different species have developed different methods of regulating and emitting light. (Science Daily)
Vanderbilt scientists invent world's smallest periscopes Feb 26, 2009
This should be useful in quantitative fluorescence or bioluminescence studies: Cells can be genetically modified to glow in the dark to provide a measure of cellular metabolic activity or the expression of a specific gene. . (EurekAlert!)
