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Science & ResearchJul 28, 2026

All living things emit a faint glow. Could this light be useful?

Nature, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02311-z Ultra-weak ‘biophotons’ might be used to diagnose disease, or could even represent a new signalling mechanism in cells.

Nature, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02311-z Ultra-weak ‘biophotons’ might be used to diagnose disease, or could even represent a new signalling mechanism in cells.

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