National Geographic News recently did a spot on the many animals that glow due to being genetically modified as well as some that have naturally occurring glow.
Each featured specimen is a different type of animal and their reasons for glowing all differ as well. For example, the mice in the first photo of the gallery glow because of “green fluorescent protein, received via DNA from father, which had been implanted with glowing sperm-creating cells from a flourescent mouse.”
For more complete about each specific genetically glowing animal, be sure to read the article on National Geographic.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Genetically Modified Animals
- Opportunity for companies to develop new genetic modification techniques and create animals with desirable traits and functionalities.
- Bioluminescence
- Potential for businesses to harness the natural ability of organisms to produce light for various applications such as lighting and cosmetics.
- Bioengineering
- Emerging field with disruptive potential for industries to create innovative products and solutions by altering the genetic makeup of organisms.
Where This Applies
- Biotechnology
- Biotech companies can explore genetic modification techniques and apply them to various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and cosmetics.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for the entertainment industry to incorporate genetically modified glowing animals in movies, theme parks, and other immersive experiences.
- Lighting
- Lighting industry can explore the use of bioluminescent organisms as a sustainable alternative to traditional lighting sources.
