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Our research group has purified an antioxidant selenium-containing protein (Se-GL-P) from Se-enriched Ganoderma Lucidum (Se-GL), its characteristics has been determined partly. In this study, the ...

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The tapetum lucidum is a reflective membrane located behind the retina. It reflects visible light that has already passed through the retina, sending it back through the retina a second time.

Reindeer achieve this by altering the wavelengths of light reflected by the tapetum lucidum. The reindeer’s pupils remain dilated for extended periods, causing swelling in the eyes and increasing ...

In the summer, reindeer’s tapetum lucidum— a mirror-like layer at the back of their eye —is a luminous gold streaked through with turquoise, iridescent like a golden opal.

The shark has a “prominent tapetum lucidum,” or reflective layer in the eye, that makes their eyes appear “fluorescent greenish” while alive.

The shark has a “prominent tapetum lucidum,” or reflective layer in the eye, that makes their eyes appear “fluorescent greenish” while alive.

The shark has a “prominent tapetum lucidum,” or reflective layer in the eye, that makes their eyes appear “fluorescent greenish” while alive.

Essentially, the tapetum lucidum helps amplify the amount of light that enters the eye. So, when a shark is swimming around in a low-light environment, it’s easier to detect subtle movements in ...