Thermus aquaticus
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Studying Thermophiles In Yellowstone National Park

by Keith Cowing

Ask any Yellowstone park ranger about hazards in the park, and you will soon learn that hydrothermal features (not bears) have caused more harm than any other natural threat. Park […]

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The Extremophile Protein That Revolutionized DNA Sequencing

by Keith Cowing

This game-changing bacterium is called Thermus aquaticus, and it can withstand temperatures as high as 80°C. It’s an example of an extremophile – an organism capable of living in extreme […]

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