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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Xylomannan


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Xylomannan: A new kind of antifreeze molecule so far found only in the Upis ceramboides - which can survive temperatures < - 100° F.

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FOM: Antifreeze Molecule in Alaska Beetle

University of Alaska Fairbanks (2009, December 29). Scientists isolate new antifreeze molecule in Alaska beetle. ScienceDaily. Retrieved December 30, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2009/12/091214131134.htm





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