Firefly luminescence reveals pesticides: Luciferin synthesis and organophosphate detection by a luminescent enzymatic cascade - Science Daily

A luminescence reaction modeled on fireflies can detect contamination with organophosphates with high sensitivity, ease, and low cost. At the center of this technology is a new enzymatic method for the synthesis of analogues of luciferin, the substance that m…

A luminescence reaction modeled on fireflies can detect contamination with organophosphates with high sensitivity, ease, and low cost. At the center of this technology is a new enzymatic method for t… [+2736 chars]

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