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Most Life on Earth Is Dormant Right Now
This article was originally published by Quanta Magazine. Researchers recently reported the discovery of a natural protein, named Balon, that can bring a cell’s production of new proteins to a screeching halt. Balon was found in bacteria that hibernate in …