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ALT In the front, a neuron has a power switch on its surface. Two rays of light, one violet, the other one red, illuminate the switch. In the background, an iceberg floating at the sea is visible. Cryorhodopsins are a group of proteins found in cold-loving microorganisms. They have the remarkable ability to turn cellular electrical activity on and off. Credit: Daniela Velasco/EMBL

ALT In the front, a neuron has a power switch on its surface. Two rays of light, one violet, the other one red, illuminate the switch. In the background, an iceberg floating at the sea is visible. Cryorhodopsins are a group of proteins found in cold-loving microorganisms. They have the remarkable ability to turn cellular electrical activity on and off. Credit: Daniela Velasco/EMBL

ALT Text box: “The cute side of proteins. Behind every scientific discovery, lies a story. Often this story is of a scientist and their passion and awe for nature’s design.” In the background: drawings of molecules and diverse daily use items.

ALT A woman is making the shape of a heart with her hands. Next to her is a model of molecular structure of a protein overlaid on a drawing of the human heart. A text box below says: "Maria Costanzo from EMBL Barcelona is fascinated by the YAP protein – its interesting abilities and its heart shape.". Protein reference: Alphafold P46938.

ALT A man is blowing soap bubbles. Next to him is a circular shape containing several protein structures, which have an empty middle and concentrically arranged petal-like parts. The text box above says: "Veijo Salo from EMBL Heidelberg describes his favourite protein, seipin, as a molecular bubble blower, tightly holding fat bubbles inside a cell." Protein reference: PDBe SDS5.

ALT A woman is petting a complex of molecules that looks like a poodle. The text below says: "Sarah Gharbi from EMBL Grenoble describes this protein complex as a poodle: it has a head (E.coli elongation factor protein), a muzzle (tRNA), a body (SidH), and even a flexible tail, like a dog!". Protein reference: PDBe 8QFS.

































