鱿鱼蛋白质让“隐身”不再是科幻
Except for maybe considering whether to order the calamari, most of us don`t think much about squid. But scientists are finding uses for their proteins that could shape the future gadgets we buy, future technology in medicine and the future of camouflage.
除了考虑是否要点烤鱿鱼这道菜，对于鱿鱼，我们大都不会思考太多。但是，科学家们发现使用鱿鱼蛋白质可以改制我们未来购买的器具、医疗技术以及伪装技术。
AZADEH ANSARI, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Could one of nature`s masters of camouflage help disguise soldiers in combat?
阿扎德·安萨里，CNN记者：大自然中的隐身大师能帮助战士们在战斗中伪装吗?
Findings from a recent research study from a team of scientists at the University of California Irvine say they`ve been able to isolate a key protein in squid skin, which could one day help solids disguise themselves at night, during combat, and effectively make them invisible from infrared detection.
加州大学欧文分校的科学家们进行了一项研究，研究结果表明，他们能从鱿鱼的皮肤中提取出一种重要的蛋白质，这种蛋白质未来能够帮士兵们夜间隐藏自己，也能有效的避免红外线侦测。
The unique light reflecting protein is called reflectin. Reflectin has enabled squid and other Cephalopods such as octopus and cuttlefish to blend into their environments for millions of years. Researchers say reflectin is super versatile and with the right mechanical or chemical stimulus can virtually be turned into any color.
科学家们把这种独特的能反射光的蛋白质称为reflectin。这种物质能够让鱿鱼以及章鱼、乌贼等其他头足类动物在数百年间与环境融为一体。研究人员称这种蛋白质功能很多，如果遇到正确的物理或化学刺激，这种物质几乎可以变成任何一种颜色。
Inspired, researchers found a way to produce reflectin in the lab and create invisibility stickers. These stickers are essentially tape coated with films of protein.
受到上述的启发，研究人员在实验室研发了一种生产reflection的方法，并发明了隐形贴纸。这些贴纸实际上都是涂了这种蛋白质层的胶带。
The lab technology is still a ways away from being used on the battlefield.
但是这项实验技术想要应用到战场上为时尚早。
