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Scientists create first genetically engineered glowing cuttlefish

As of September 2026: Has produced the first transgenic cephalopods; pursuing neural activity imaging

Columbia University scientists produced seven cuttlefish that glow red under fluorescent light. It is the first time anyone has successfully added a new gene to a cephalopod - the group that includes octopuses and squids.

Updated Sep 29