Butterflies’ ability to see UV light can help scientists detect cancer

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Butterflies’ ability to see UV light can help scientists detect cancer
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The end result is an imaging system that can distinguish between cancerous and normal cells with 99 percent confidence. UV light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a shorter wavelength and higher energy than visible light and is normally produced by the sun. In addition to visible and infrared light, sunlight also contains ultraviolet light, which is invisible to the human eye. However, butterflies are able to perceive the minute changes inherent in the UV spectrum allowing them to see UV light.

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