Scientists are now developing a glow-in-the-dark plant using synthetic
biology. The Glowing Plant project aims to develop functional plants for
homes that could repel insects or work as air fresheners. The inspiration
behind the original glowing plant was to rethink street or nighttime
lighting.

The developers of the bioluminescent plant said that they do not focus on
developing GM foods, which has enough controversies. "We really see our
plants as a tool for changing that debate. With food, the risk of unintended
consequences is much larger. We just want to build fun, cool products," said
Antony Evans, founder and CEO of Glowing Plant. The company is now getting
pre-orders of the Glowing Plant which is expected to be released later this
year.

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