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Front Physiol February 2024 PMID 38420619

Ultra weak photon emission-a brief review.

Rhys R Mould, Alasdair M Mackenzie, Ifigeneia Kalampouka, Alistair V W Nunn, E Louise Thomas, Jimmy D Bell, Stanley W Botchway

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The collective discussions reveal a strong interest in the history and mechanisms of UPE, with references to research from Gurwitsch in the 1920s and recent reviews, emphasizing its biological and physical significance. The tone ranges from curiosity to scientific validation, with users sharing examples like mitochondrial UV emissions and mentioning recent publications, showing both engagement and recognition of the topic's potential impact.

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Most discussions positively acknowledge the significance of UPE research, referencing prior discoveries and recent reviews.

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Users demonstrate high curiosity by sharing detailed insights and discussing the phenomenon's biological and physical aspects.

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Comments include technical explanations about cellular photon emission and mentions of scientific publications, indicating active engagement.

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  • Ultraweak photon emission (UPE) is the emission of very low levels of light by cells as a byproduct of metabolism, distinct from other light-related processes like bioluminescence.
  • Historically, studying UPE was difficult due to limited technology, but advancements are making it easier to detect and analyze these photons, leading to new insights into their potential biological and medical significance.
  • Research is exploring UPE's mechanisms, potential roles in biology, methods of detection, and possible applications in medicine, highlighting its importance across scientific fields.]
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Ifigeneia Kalampouka
@mitogenia · X

Excited to announce our latest publication in @FrontPhysiol !

Feb 14, 2024 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 221 followers View post →
RCoH
@RCOptimalHealth · X

Many congratulations to @rhyssearch Alasdair Mackenzie @mitogenia Alistair Nunn, @ImagingFat, Jimmy Bell and Stanley Botchway for their new review https://t.co/W9QpmrGvp8 out in @FrontPhysiol today @LifeSciWestmin

Feb 14, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 292 followers View post →
Frontiers - Physiology
@FrontPhysiol · X

New Research: Ultra weak photon emission—a brief review https://t.co/rj0ce9cX9w #Physiology

Feb 14, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 8,625 followers View post →
Chris SPITZER
@ChrisSPITZER7 · X

Science News: Ultra weak photon emission (UPE) in the visible spectrum. It stops when we die. Creepy cool. If you want to learn more about this: https://t.co/TODTLFLwdt https://t.co/EM3eBy3rdk https://t.co/xZmRsaz1ct

May 29, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,331 followers View post →
T.Theodorus Ibrahim
@theodorus5 · X

Ultra weak photon emission—a brief review https://t.co/MXDBgSwrbQ

Mar 1, 2025 · 2 likes · 448 followers View post →
glemgam.bsky.social
@glemgam.bsky.social · Bluesky

Going through studies and publications for this Warframe Infested Analysis paper and- Albrecht?! What are you doing here in 1992 in the paper about Ultra Weak Photon Emission I’m reading to determine what kingdom of prokaryota the very first instances of techrot were??? Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

Jan 10, 2025 · 2 likes View post →

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Polly01001011
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@Rainmaker1973 This phenomenon was discovered by Gurwitsch in 1920s. There are plenty research on the subject. https://t.co/ZYLEvJd15N

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Ankit Mittal ☀️/acc
@ankitml · X

@AnkitPandey rishis were not messing around. Cold exposure in himalayas can produce more vitamin D than mangalore beach sun bath. https://t.co/7pUmuj5Ltr Cold exposure leads to weak UV emission from mitochondria, leading to internal Vit D synthesis. Cosmic physics as well as bio physics

Aug 2, 2025 · 1 like · 463 followers View post →
Eric Fine
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@banisheddime @thltd_ @HarmlessYardDog Let me help you https://t.co/Y6FQ8Gv8vp

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Chris SPITZER
@ChrisSPITZER7 · X

Science News: Ultra weak photon emission (UPE) in the visible spectrum. It stops when we die. Creepy cool. If you want to learn more about this: https://t.co/TODTLFLwdt https://t.co/EM3eBy3rdk https://t.co/xZmRsaz1ct

May 29, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,331 followers View post →
Irlandia
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Ultra weak photon emission—a brief review https://t.co/5qei2cN4Hd

May 23, 2025 · 4,007 followers View post →
T.Theodorus Ibrahim
@theodorus5 · X

Ultra weak photon emission—a brief review https://t.co/MXDBgSwrbQ

Mar 1, 2025 · 2 likes · 448 followers View post →
Dr. Ammous
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@Atrosto https://t.co/gBnZ0PDk5G

Feb 22, 2025 · 1 like · 11,359 followers View post →
glemgam.bsky.social
@glemgam.bsky.social · Bluesky

Going through studies and publications for this Warframe Infested Analysis paper and- Albrecht?! What are you doing here in 1992 in the paper about Ultra Weak Photon Emission I’m reading to determine what kingdom of prokaryota the very first instances of techrot were??? Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

Jan 10, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
Steve
@stevenratltner · X

"Cells emit light at ultra-low intensities: photons which are produced as by-products of cellular metabolism, distinct from other light emission processes such as delayed luminescence, bioluminescence, and chemiluminescence." https://t.co/bKDJ2AAv4X https://t.co/dVpNA4ENre

Sep 18, 2024 · 4,271 followers View post →
Steve
@stevenratltner · X

"The phenomenon is known by a large range of names, including, but not limited to, #biophotons, biological autoluminescence, metabolic photon emission and ultraweak photon emission (#UPE), the latter of which shall be used for the purposes of this review." https://t.co/P4RRSihOTM https://t.co/uGOBFORI1t

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Mitominder
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@justin_ternes https://t.co/gLlRHMMzWT

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Elkim
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@DrJackKruse Paper: https://t.co/UosDNl1UxU cc @rhyssearch

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Michal Cifra
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RT @mitogenia: Excited to announce our latest publication in @FrontPhysiol !

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Bradley Elliott
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RT @mitogenia: Excited to announce our latest publication in @FrontPhysiol !

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RT @mitogenia: Excited to announce our latest publication in @FrontPhysiol !

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RT @mitogenia: Excited to announce our latest publication in @FrontPhysiol !

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RCoH
@RCOptimalHealth · X

RT @FrontPhysiol: New Research: Ultra weak photon emission—a brief review https://t.co/rj0ce9cX9w #Physiology

Feb 14, 2024 · 1 share · 292 followers View post →
Ifigeneia Kalampouka
@mitogenia · X

Excited to announce our latest publication in @FrontPhysiol !

Feb 14, 2024 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 221 followers View post →
Frontiers - Physiology
@FrontPhysiol · X

New Research: Ultra weak photon emission—a brief review https://t.co/rj0ce9cX9w #Physiology

Feb 14, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 8,625 followers View post →
School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster
@LifeSciWestmin · X

RT @RCOptimalHealth: Many congratulations to @rhyssearch Alasdair Mackenzie @mitogenia Alistair Nunn, @ImagingFat, Jimmy Bell and Stanley B…

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RCoH
@RCOptimalHealth · X

Many congratulations to @rhyssearch Alasdair Mackenzie @mitogenia Alistair Nunn, @ImagingFat, Jimmy Bell and Stanley Botchway for their new review https://t.co/W9QpmrGvp8 out in @FrontPhysiol today @LifeSciWestmin

Feb 14, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 292 followers View post →