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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Bioluminescence is utilized by several nocturnal japanese firely species during mate selection, with males and females illuminating equally. Several common signals appear to be used to communicate everything from "male awaiting a mate" to "female here". <ref name="main">PMID:8813052</ref> | Bioluminescence is utilized by several nocturnal japanese firely species during mate selection, with males and females illuminating equally. Several common signals appear to be used to communicate everything from "male awaiting a mate" to "female here". <ref name="main">PMID:8813052</ref> In research, the luciferase reaction is utilized for many purposes, such as sensing cellular ATP levels or visualizing the effects of a promoter. | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||