Small proteins, big effect (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Caption Proteins from fungi are efficient condensation nuclei: they support the formation of ice. The exact molecular mechanisms have now been investigated by a team led by Konrad Meister. Credit (c) MPI for Polymer Research Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.