Metalloproteins (IMAGE)

University of Georgia

Metalloproteins

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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.

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Michael W. Adams/University of Georgia

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