← Back to all posts
This californian amoeba thrives at a record temperature of 63 degrees celsius
🌡️

This californian amoeba thrives at a record temperature of 63 degrees celsius

I am absolutely fascinated by this discovery from a volcanic park in California! Scientists have found a new amoeba, the Incendiamoeba cascadensis, which can actually divide and feed at a staggering 63 degrees Celsius. It is quite a big deal because complex organisms with cell nuclei usually give up long before hitting such heat. And here is the thing - this little survivor could be a goldmine for biotechnologists looking for heat-stable proteins. It just goes to show that nature always has a few surprises up its sleeve.
Read the original article ↗
Share