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== [[Real Life]] ==
* The protein [http://en.[wikipedia.org/wiki/: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.
** A more famous but unrelated protin is [http://en.[wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_fluorescent_protein: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.
* 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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