Green Fluorescent Protein lamp

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This is a LED lamp project based on the 3D structure of the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), which was the subject of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to the late Roger Tsien of UC San Diego. This protein allows blue light generated by the jellufish aequorin protein to be seen in the green range of light. For cell biology studies, fusion of this protein allows for live cell observation of proteins by just providing blue light to excite the fluorophore located in the middle of a barrel-like structure of the protein. The project has three components: the GFP model, the lamp base designed to fit the IKEA Hemma cord set, and an optional spacer to raise the model depending on LED light used. The protein model is printed in translucent plastic (PLA or PETG), the base in black plastic. Use LED light only, do not exceed 3W. Do not use an incandescent bulb.