Many enzymes convert their substrates into organic radicals to allow challenging reactions to occur. A microbial enzyme does so by simple electron transfer, casting fresh light on enzyme evolution.
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Jarrett, J. Radicals by reduction. Nature 452, 163–164 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/452163a
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