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== [[Real Life]] == |
== [[Real Life]] == |
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* The protein [ |
* The protein [[wikipedia:Luciferase|Luciferase]] and its relatives are the cause of natural bioluminescence, for example in fireflies. It has been put into other creatures to create glowing bacteria, etc. |
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** A more famous but unrelated protin is [ |
** A more famous but unrelated protin is [[wikipedia:Green fluorescent protein|GFP]] (abbreviation for [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|"Green Fluorescent Protein"]]). Its derivatives have been established as common tools for scientific research. It's not true bioluminescence: the protein is merely fluorescent, so it only glows under a light source. |
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* Ravers and [[Cyber Goth|CyberGoths]] have a liking for glowsticks and clothes that imitate bioluminiscence. While it's definitely running off the [[Rule of Cool]], there's also a functional reason behind it: Supposedly, the glow from these sources have a soothing effect on the mind, reducing the chances for a [[Mushroom Samba|Bad Trip]]. Considering that these subcultures have a particular leaning towards psychedelic substances ... |
* Ravers and [[Cyber Goth|CyberGoths]] have a liking for glowsticks and clothes that imitate bioluminiscence. While it's definitely running off the [[Rule of Cool]], there's also a functional reason behind it: Supposedly, the glow from these sources have a soothing effect on the mind, reducing the chances for a [[Mushroom Samba|Bad Trip]]. Considering that these subcultures have a particular leaning towards psychedelic substances ... |
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