Fractals are everywhere in nature, from river deltas to tree branches. These structures look similar from afar as when you zoom in close. Certain fractals, called regular fractals, are identical on different scales and include whirls of Romanesco cauliflower (SN: 7/8/21). But regular fractals hadn’t been spotted in nature on the molecular level — until now.
A protein found in the bacterium Synechococcus elongatus assembles itself into a fractal called a Sierpiński triangle, evolutionary biochemist Georg Hochberg and
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
