Bioluminescent bacteria are widespread in natural environments. Over the years, many researchers have been studying the physiology, biochemistry and genetic control of bacterial bioluminescence. These discoveries have revolutionized the area of Environmental Microbiology through the use of luminescent genes as biosensors for environmental studies. This paper will review the chronology of scientific discoveries on bacterial bioluminescence and the current applications of bioluminescence in environmental studies, with special emphasis on the Microtox toxicity bioassay. Also, the general ecological significance of bioluminescence will be addressed.
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Nunes-Halldorson, V. D. S., & Duran, N. L. (2003). Bioluminescent bacteria: Lux genes as environmental biosensors. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-83822003000200001
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