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Scientists Uncover Secrets of Squid Color-Change for Innovation

6/28/2025

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Scientists at UC Irvine and the Marine Biological Laboratory have unveiled the secret behind longfin inshore squids' remarkable color-changing abilities. By studying their skin's nano-columns of reflectin protein, this groundbreaking research paves the way for revolutionary materials that could enhance camouflage, sensors, and energy efficiency, blending the wonders of biology with cutting-edge engineering.

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Scientists at UC Irvine and the Marine Biological Laboratory have unveiled the secret behind longfin inshore squids' remarkable color-changing abilities. By studying their skin's nano-columns of reflectin protein, this groundbreaking research paves the way for revolutionary materials that could enhance camouflage, sensors, and energy efficiency, blending the wonders of biology with cutting-edge engineering.