Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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How did a tiny jellyfish protein revolutionize molecular biology? Learn about the science of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) and how it helps make the microscopic world visible in this science-ified version of “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B). It was researched, written, sung, directed, and researched by 7th Graders at the Nueva School.

Shot on Location at Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose

Footage from:
University of California - “How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution” - goo.gl/5oXx4R
Phospho Biomedical Animation - “What is GFP?” - goo.gl/zPY2v5
BioNetwork - “1 GFP Overview” - goo.gl/gTYzsA

Special Thanks To:
The Tech Museum
Anja Scholze
Marika Krause
Alex Danis (see her GFP video here: goo.gl/rqAFRJ)
Tyler Ford
Elliott Bastien Morin - 3Motion Creative

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