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We Are Simply Bags of Water and Proteins

Human beings are primarily composed of water, yet the ability to communicate, think, and rationalize stems from proteins, the essential machines of life. These proteins, totaling around 20,000 types, serve as the building blocks for all bodily tissues and govern vital processes, including energy transformation. The simplicity of these foundational elements belies the complexity of human life and consciousness.

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