Firefly petunias, genetically modified with bioluminescent mushroom DNA, glow in the dark. The glow, primarily from the flowers, is most vibrant in new blooms and is similar to moonlight.

Bioluminescence is one of nature's most captivating adaptations, where organisms produce light within their bodies through chemical reactions, often to attract mates, lure prey, or deter predators ...

Light Bio approached Raker in 2024 to have her bring the glow-in-the-dark petunias to market, she said. They gave her 20 plants to grow in her facility. She expanded them to 120,000 and shipped ...

Though not an animal, these fungi glow due to a chemical reaction and often live on decaying wood in forests. These deep-sea relatives of jellyfish create glowing displays to confuse predators or ...