Crystal Images (IMAGE) Ohio University Caption A crystal of ice protected by anti-freeze proteins, can withstand cooling (left) and melting (right). In contrast, ice that grows quickly in a snowflake formation in cold temperatures (middle), is not protected and melts quickly in warm temperatures (right). Credit Ido Braslavsky, Ohio University Usage Restrictions Ido Braslavsky, Ohio University License Licensed content 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.