Researchers inject algae into tadpole's heart (VIDEO)

Cell Press

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As German researchers inject green algae into a beating tadpole heart, the translucent animal’s veins gradually turn green. Upon illumination, the algae can produce oxygen.

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Özugur et al./iScience

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