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Bacteria that came in from the cold: the biotechnology sector is highly interested in their enzymes.

Les bactéries venues du froid : leurs enzymes intéressent de près le secteur des transformations bio-industrielles.

Author(s) : GLANSDORFF N.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In regions of the world where ambient temperatures are close to the freezing point of water, most organisms have to contend with a life-threatening factor: freezing. Psychrophilic bacteria have adapted to this environment by altering their proteins and the composition of their membranes. Because of their unique properties, these micro-organisms have enormous biotechnological potential. Investigation of these bacteria has led us to wonder what conditions gave rise to life on Earth.

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  • Original title: Les bactéries venues du froid : leurs enzymes intéressent de près le secteur des transformations bio-industrielles.
  • Record ID : 1999-2948
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Recherche - n. 317
  • Publication date: 1998/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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