Metalloproteins (IMAGE) University of Georgia Caption This photo illustration shows cells from the heat-loving organism Pyrococcus furiosus entering the 8,000 degree Celsius plasma in a mass spectrometer. The instrument tells scientists which metals are present in the organism. Credit Michael W. Adams/University of Georgia Usage Restrictions Please credit The University of Georgia License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.