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The Skeptics Guide #865 - Feb 5 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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The Science of Proteins in Plants

When our metabolism breaks down, that's what death is. And the fact that they can keep their cells intact is massive. Thes goe protein turns into rods that end up being like a architecture inside,. But then when water is reintroduced, that protein turns back, turns soft again. It goes right back to where it was, right? Right? Iwil work if it's not bad water. So, yes, steve, it is possible that some day some version of this protein, astronauts could be altered genetically and be able to withstand temperatures, withstand radiation better. Who know, who knows where were i could go, ye.

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