Dragonfly Vision Reveals Deeper Red Light, Paving Optogenetics Advances
New research shows dragonflies see red light at around 720 nm—beyond human vision—via a red opsin, a trait evolved in parallel with humans. This deeper red sensitivity could let optogenetic tools reach deeper tissues noninvasively, potentially aiding neurological research and therapies; male dragonflies may use red cues to tell sexes in flight.