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This Californian Amoeba Thrives at a Record Temperature of 63 Degrees Celsius
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Biologists have discovered a new amoeba species, Incendiamoeba cascadensis, in a California hot spring that can feed and reproduce at 63 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous eukaryote record of 60 degrees. The organism survives extreme heat through stable proteins with positively charged amino acids and forms protective cysts at higher temperatures. Researchers highlight its potential as an untapped source of thermostable proteins for biotechnology applications.
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