While the visible diversity in wildlife traits is easy for humans to observe, new research from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences suggests there may be even more variation that we ...

In a study recently published in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, the researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans ...

Researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light. While there is an astounding ...

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Yet beyond what we can see lies a hidden world of light. A recent study from Drexel University and Northern Michigan University reveals that some birds like owls hold secrets invisible to human eyes.

Owl eyes can detect this magenta fluorescence – emitted by photosensitive pigments called porphyrins, from the Greek word for purple – even without the aid of a UV light, as can other birds with the ...

Long-eared Owl wing under ultraviolet light, illuminating the fluorescent pigments visible on the underside of the wing. The study, led by Emily Griffith, a PhD candidate in the Biodiversity ...

Researchers have uncovered the 3D structure of RBP3, a key protein in vision, revealing how it transports retinoids and fatty ...

Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China ...

Proteins are fundamental biomolecules that perform a broad range of vital functions within the human body. They serve as an essential structural and functional component of cells, tissues and organs ...