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How a small but mighty protein protects a life-sustaining enzyme

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Nature, Published online: 08 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04108-4

The enzyme nitrogenase ‘fixes’ nitrogen gas to form bioavailable ammonia, a vital process for life. Two studies solve a long-standing mystery: how a small protein saves nitrogenase from destruction by oxygen.

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