DNA polymerase is the enzyme that catalyzes the reactions involved in DNA synthesis. In the early 1980s, scientists found bacteria living around natural steam vents. It turned out that these organisms, called thermus aquaticus, had a DNA polymerase that was stable and functional at extreme levels of heat.
Rangeley Lake. Rangeley Lake is located in Franklin County, Maine in the United States. It is fed by several streams.
Whatley Farm is a diversified, certified-organic family near the Cathance River's Head of Tide in Topsham, Maine. The farm was started by Ben Whatley and his parents Laura and Nick in 2012. We own 40 acres of land and grow about 5 acres of annual vegetables, assorted smaller plantings of perennials including plums, peaches, apples, pears, raspberries, asparagus, and herbs.