luciferase
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, luciferase has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Nov 2025).
In molecular biology, luciferase is a generic term for the class of oxidative enzymes that produce bioluminescence, and is usually distinguished from a photoprotein. The name was first used by Raphaël Dubois who invented the words luciferin and luciferase, for the substrate and enzyme, respectively. Both words are derived from the Latin word lucifer, meaning "lightbearer", which in turn is derived from the Latin words for "light" (lux) and "to bring or carry" (ferre). Luciferases are widely used
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Biochemistry |
Who talks about luciferase on podcasts?
luciferase came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Glow Below | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Nov 2025)
What is luciferase mentioned alongside?
luciferase is most often mentioned alongside Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Lula Miller and Simons Foundation.
Mentioned together: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Lula Miller, Simons Foundation, kayak, Radiolab, Latif Nasser, Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Sarah Qari, Alex Neason, Jeremy Bloom