Scientists Discover a “Fire Amoeba” That Defies Life’s Heat Limit
A sulfur pool at Lassen National Park. Credit: Shutterstock A newly identified amoeba from a volcanic region of California is challenging long-held assumptions about how much heat complex cells can withstand. Heat can quickly become destructive to complex cells. As temperatures rise, proteins can lose their shape, DNA can sustain damage, and essential cellular processes … Read more