New Zealand glowworm discovery could hold key to battling diseaseSUPPLIED Dr Oliver Watkins collects glowworms for study. New Zealand researchers have uncovered the unique science behind the glowworm's glow and believe it could one day help humans fight disease. The University of Otago's chemistry and biochemistry departments have discovered the New Zealand glowworm has a unique method of bioluminescence – its method of producing light. Dr Miriam Sharpe, who co-authored the university's report, said New Zealand glowworms produced light using a chemical reaction different to all other glowing creatures including fireflies. SUPPLIED Dr Miriam Sharpe says the chemical that makes light in New Zealand glowworms is unique.

Source: Stuff February 20, 2018 03:22 UTC