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Biological Lasers

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the pew-pew-pew dept.

MancunianMaskMan writes "Sharks in the seas all around the world are interested in this story, though the less scientifically-minded will read the summary on the beeb web site about laser light produced by a living cell. The technique starts by engineering a cell that can produce a light-emitting protein that was first obtained from glowing jellyfish."

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  1. Re:FRICKING LASER BEAMS. by Culture20 · · Score: 3, Informative

    Cyclops' eyes shoot crimson rays of kinetic force. I believe you're thinking of Kryptonians.