Glowing Creatures of the Deep May Hold Clues to Climate and Medicine

Glowing Creatures of the Deep May Hold Clues to Climate and Medicine

A team of Indian marine biologists studying deep sea zones in the Indian Ocean have cataloged over 50 new species showing bioluminescence. This glow in the dark phenomenon could help track ocean temperatures, as certain proteins react to warming. Moreover, early biotech experiments suggest possible use in cancer diagnostics where bio luminescent markers can trace tumor spread in real time.