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Science News for August 17, 2024


Novel photoreceptor sheds light on how cyanobacteria see color

Scientists have identified a novel photoreceptor in cyanobacteria that can detect green/teal light, breaking the typical red/green spectrum. The discovery highlights the remarkable diversity and editability of cyanobacteriochromes, expanding our understanding of how these organisms perceive color.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalProtein Science·DateAug 17, 2024