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New research reveals that living organisms emit a faint biophoton glow, which disappears completely after death, suggesting light may truly be a sign of life
While invisible to human eyes, this gentle glow may one day help us better understand cellular health, disease progression, or even the exact moment life ends. (Symbolic Image/ News18)
Have you ever sensed a subtle glow or energy around a living being? Or heard expressions like “her light shines so bright” or “the light was snuffed out of him”? It turns out, science may have uncovered a truth behind these poetic phrases. According to new research, all living organisms – humans, animals, even plants – emit a faint glow known as ‘biophoton light’, which disappears the moment life comes to an end.
Revealing A Light That Lives And Dies With Us
The phenomenon, known as biophoton emission, has long intrigued scientists. Now, a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada has shed new light on this ethereal energy.
In a series of experiments involving live rats and leaves from two different plant species, researchers observed something remarkable: a dim but distinct light was emitted from the subjects while alive, but the glow disappeared entirely after death.
This observation marks a significant step forward in understanding the subtle forms of energy that accompany life itself.
What Are Biophotons?
Biophotons are ultra-weak light particles generated by biochemical reactions in living cells. These reactions are often triggered by stress factors such as heat, toxins, infections, or nutrient imbalances. When cells face such conditions, they produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which lead to chemical shifts in the body, resulting in the emission of biophotons as a form of released energy.
These light emissions are not visible to the naked eye, but using high-sensitivity EMCCD and CCD cameras, scientists were able to capture this faint luminescence. In live mice, the light was consistently recorded, but astonishingly, it vanished completely upon death, confirming that the phenomenon is exclusive to living organisms.
Plants Emit Biophotons Too
The researchers extended their investigation to the plant kingdom. Leaves from two types of plants were subjected to stress, including physical damage and chemical exposure. The result? Those stressed regions emitted biophotons as well, confirming that plants, like animals, emit these subtle flashes of light as part of their cellular processes.
These findings suggest that biophoton emissions could be a universal hallmark of life, illuminating the presence of vitality at a microscopic level. While invisible to human eyes, this gentle glow may one day help us better understand cellular health, disease progression, or even the exact moment life ends.
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