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Scientists Discover Living Organisms Emit Faint Light

5/15/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of Calgary and the National Research Council reveals that all living organisms, including humans, emit a faint light known as Upe. This unique glow, tied to oxidative stress, vanishes after death. Published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, these findings open doors to innovative, non-invasive health diagnostics.

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A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of Calgary and the National Research Council reveals that all living organisms, including humans, emit a faint light known as Upe. This unique glow, tied to oxidative stress, vanishes after death. Published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, these findings open doors to innovative, non-invasive health diagnostics.