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== Extraordinary Proteins == | == Extraordinary Proteins == | ||
Life has managed to weather extreme environments | Life has managed to weather extreme environments. Proteins are a necessity for living, and therefore tuning protein structures to an extreme environment is of paramount value to an evolving organism. In this article we'll present the biophysical modifications present in extreme protein structures. | ||
== Positively charged myoglobin allows whales to hold their breath during long dives == | == Positively charged myoglobin allows whales to hold their breath during long dives == | ||
