Why do these scientists use bioluminescence in their “superbugs? In this particular lab, how can they tell if the cells aren’t alive anymore?

Not entirely positive but I do know that bioluminescence is a natural substance found in many living creatures and it makes them glow. They could be testing products for ideas of what undiscovered life is on earth. But all I do know is bioluminescence is an ingredient that causes things to glow.

Explanation:

in 1859, charles darwin set out his theory of evolution by natural selection as an explanation for adaptation and speciation. he defined natural selection as the "principle by which each slight variation [of a trait], if useful, is preserved".