Phys.org·4 min read·hard
Dead Sea archaea sport reinforced swimming tail for hypersalty waters
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Researchers have identified a structural adaptation in the archaea Haloarcula marismortui that allows it to swim in the hypersaline environment of the Dead Sea. Using cryo-electron microscopy, the team characterized the proteins forming the organism's tail-like filament.
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Understanding these biological adaptations provides insights into how life survives in extreme environments and informs protein structural research.
by Catherine Hodges, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
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