Extremophile genome map, computer artwork. Genome map of the extreme heat-loving organism Methanopyrus kandleri. The map was created by rendering all

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Extremophile genome map, computer artwork. Genome map of the extreme heat-loving organism Methanopyrus kandleri. The map was created by rendering all the DNA strands that make up the organism's genome into a planet-like sphere (centre) and two-dimensional hemispheres. Dark patches represent genes that help it to survive high temperatures. Yellow peaks represent archaea-specific genes and red peaks represent genes for methane production. Methanopyrus kandleri belongs to a the archaea group of bacteria-like organisms. It is found around underwater around hot 'black smoker' hydrothermal vents. This map is one of a series of 'genomic planets' created by German biologist Thomas Fester.

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Size: 5230px × 3353px
Photo credit: © THOMAS FESTER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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