Rieske protein found in Thermus thermophilus (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

Rieske protein found in Thermus thermophilus

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Researchers from Trinity University and Southwest Research Institute will study stable Rieske proteins, seen here in a crystalized form, found in T. thermophilus, a bacterium that thrives in harsh conditions near deep ocean vents. The project aims to better understand stability mechanisms that might one day be applied to human proteins to address disease.

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Trinity University

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