An Analysis of Protein Folds Opens a Window on Early Evolutionary Events (IMAGE)

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An Analysis of Protein Folds Opens a Window on Early Evolutionary Events

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A new study analyzes the distinct, three-dimensional structures found in proteins. These structures are called folds. Some folds are shared by all organisms, while others are unique to individual branches of the tree of life. Pictured here are folds found in viruses.

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Arshan Nasir

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