{"id":20093,"date":"2022-12-09T11:30:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T10:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=20093"},"modified":"2022-12-09T11:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T10:30:34","slug":"could-anything-really-make-rudolphs-nose-glow-red","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/2022\/12\/09\/could-anything-really-make-rudolphs-nose-glow-red\/","title":{"rendered":"Could anything really make Rudolph\u2019s nose glow red?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Could anything really make Rudolph\u2019s nose glow red?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

BONNIE GREEN, VIA EMAIL<\/p>\n\n

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Scientists have already transferred bioluminescent genes from jellyfish and corals into many other organisms, including bacteria, fungi, fish and mammals. The setup can be designed so the genes are only active in certain tissue types, such as the epithelial cells that line the nose. Then, when ultraviolet light is used to illuminate the tissue, it glows. As technology continues to evolve this is, perhaps, something that Santa would consider. Like the wingtip lights on a plane, a flashing hooter could help to improve Rudolph\u2019s visibility in the night sky, keeping both Santa and his reindeer safe as they deliver their booty. HP<\/strong> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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