Fische, die in Polargewässern leben, haben ein Protein im Blut, das sie vor dem Erfrieren schützt. Forscher entwickeln eine abgespeckte, synthetische Version des Proteins, die einfach genug ist, um in großem Maßstab hergestellt zu werden, und leistungsstark genug, um die Bildung von Eiskristallen bei Temperaturen unter Null zu verhindern.
Synthesized version of fish blood protein prevents food, drugs from freezing
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Link to paper: [An Ultrapotent, Ultraeconomical, Antifreeze Polypeptide](https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202420504)
Ok, we got Cryo now. How soon to Mjölnir and Shaw-Fujikawa SlipSpace Engines?
This will be useful when Ice-9 is released.
„…The researchers envision their mimic molecules enabling a wide variety of applications, from extending the shelf life of frozen foods to improving the storage and transport of life-saving biologics…“
I know they’re looking at it usage for medical and food uses but what about if it could be used in place of rock salt. A biodegradable way to deice roads would be a massive win for the environment.
So , frozen astronauts, frozen cancer patients waiting for a cure, or a way to be around my frigid exwife?