Author:
Zimmer, Marc.
Imprint:Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2005.
Description221 p. ; 24cm.
Note:Living light. - From Pliny's walking stick to burning angels. - Using fireflies to look for life on Mars? - Shimomura's "squeezate." - Where is the GFP recipe? Let's photocopy it. - The birth of the green fluorescent protein revolution. - Thirsty potatoes and green blood. - Alba, the fluorescent rabbit. - Light in a can. - Red sheep from Russia. - Andi the green monkey and a yellow pig. - Cameleons, flip, fret, frap and camagaroos. - Cancer. - Glowing genes in medicine. - Defense, security, and bioterrorism. - Last light.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:Recommended in Resources for College Libraries
