Recent studies reveal that all living organisms, including humans, continuously emit a faint glow. This unique phenomenon, which seems to fade shortly after death, could offer valuable insights into monitoring forest health and diagnosing diseases.
This subtle luminescence, known as ultraweak photon emission, has sparked debate within the scientific community. It is believed to arise from the energy exchange processes in our cells, primarily through mitochondria, which release a small number of photons—approximately a few per second per square centimeter of skin tissue.
