A recent study by researchers at the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada looked at an unusual phenomenon called a “biophoton.”
An experiment involving mice and leaves from various plants provided physical evidence that living organisms can emit light that disappears after they die. The study was published in the journal Physical Chemistry Letters.
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Subscribe to the NewsletterAt first glance, the results of the experiment may seem strange. It is not easy to connect scientific studies of electromagnetic radiation with paranormal phenomena such as auras.
However, Dan Oblak, the senior author of the study, claim that they have managed to detect ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) from living organisms and plants, which confirms the existence of this phenomenon.
It is known that many biological processes produce flashes of light in the form of chemiluminescence. Over the past decades, spontaneous emission of light waves in the range of 200 to 1000 nanometers has been recorded in various living cells, from cow heart tissue to bacterial colonies.
One possible source of this radiation is reactive oxygen species, which are formed in cells when exposed to high temperatures, toxins, or nutrient deficiencies.
For example, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, fats and proteins can be altered, causing electrons to emit photons as they return to their original positions.
The study opens up the possibility of non-invasive health monitoring in both humans and animals. The scientists used electron-multiplying chambers to compare the radiation of living and dead mice. Four mice were placed in a dark box and photographed for an hour before and after euthanasia, while maintaining their body temperature.
The results of the study showed that the number of emitted photons significantly decreased after death. Similar experiments were conducted with leaves of watercress and umbrella tree (Heptapleurum arboricola).
The researchers noted that damaged areas of the leaves glowed brighter than undamaged ones, indicating a link between stress and reactive oxygen species.
These results could form the basis for future health diagnostic methods, allowing the body’s condition to be determined by its luminescence level.









