RT @plantscifyi: Interestingly: Did you know that tardigrades and plants have something in common that helps on their survival in harsh env…
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Interestingly: Did you know that tardigrades and plants have something in common that helps on their survival in harsh environments? They use similar 'disordered' proteins (e.g. LEA proteins) to protect their cells against damages. To know more about LEAs:
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RT @FrontPlantSci: New Research: Structural Plasticity of Intrinsically Disordered LEA Proteins from Xerophyta schlechteri Provides Protect…
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We highlighted some features of LEAs that help plant cells to survive desiccation! LEAs are cool! #plantresearch #plantscifyi #leaproteins #desiccationtolerance🌱🤩