Operation of Ancient Biological Clock Uncovered by Making Time Stop (IMAGE)

Utrecht University

Operation of Ancient Biological Clock Uncovered by Making Time Stop

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At ambient temperature, the circadian clock of cyanobacteria is constantly ticking and its 'molecular cogwheels' keep spinning. This makes it difficult to understand the clockwork mechanism. Cooling down the clock puts its cogwheels to rest, allowing to visualize details of their appearance and assembly.

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Philip Lossl, Utrecht University

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