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Enigmacomes from a Greek word that means "to speak in riddles." It applies to things, as well as to people, that puzzle one's mind. Egypt's ancient pyramids and quantum mechanics, for example, might be described as enigmas, as well as physicist Stephen Hawking. In these uses, the word's meaning is a figurative extension of the original "riddle" sense.

The word enigma originally referred not to people but to words, and specifically to words that formed a riddle or complicated metaphor that tested the listener's or reader's alertness and cleverness. This meaning is clearly connected to the word's history. Enigma comes from a Greek word that means "to speak in riddles."

The word enigma didn't jump from referring to riddles to referring to people. In between those uses, it was (and still is) applied to things that puzzle people. Egypt's meticulously constructed Pyramids of Giza or a theory of quantum physics, for example, might be described as enigmas. In these uses, the meaning is simply a figurative extension of the original "riddle" sense.

There are 50 active ENIGMA working groups!! Full details of each ENIGMA project can be accessed by clicking on the links provided. If you are interested in joining and contributing to a current group, or would like to propose a group you do not see listed, please contact us at enigma.usc.edu

The ENIGMA research team is focused on answering a single, compelling question in astrobiology: How did proteins evolve to become the predominant catalysts of life on Earth? Proteins are nanomachines that enable cells to generate energy and self-replicate. The emergence of these nanomachines allowed early life to convert chemical energy in the environment into useful biologic energy. How?

We really do not know. How life evolved proteins that catalyze electron transfer reactions requires an understanding of how 20 racemic amino acids formed polymers that converted environmental energy into the driving force of life. In all extant organisms on Earth, electron transfer is facilitated by these nanomachines, which form the core of metabolism and catalyze fundamental biologic reactions including anoxygenic and oxygenic photosynthesis, anaerobic and aerobic respiration, and nitrogen fixation. The origin of these nanomachines on Earth and their evolution in microbial ancestors remain an enigma.

The focus of the ENIGMA program is to understand the evolution of the protein nanomachines that mediate electron transfer. We seek to understand the origin of catalysis, the evolution of protein structures in microbial ancestors, and the co-evolution of proteins and the geosphere through geologic time. ENIGMA has three focused, integrated research themes. Click here to learn more about them.

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9.2. In the event of our insolvency, in respect of fiat currency, You will rank as an unsecured creditor of ours for return of such funds if such entitlement arises under the relevant insolvency laws of Delaware; and (vi) in the event of insolvency in relation to the Third Party Account Provider, Enigma may only have an unsecured debt claim against the Third Party Account Provider on Your behalf if such entitlement arises under the relevant insolvency laws of England. Enigma does not accept any liability for losses resulting from its insolvency or the insolvency of a Third-Party Account Provider. Your claim in respect of Crypto if such a claim arises following the insolvency of the Enigma Wallet holder may be limited to an unsecured debt claim, and the Crypto or cash sum You receive in respect of Your Crypto may be insufficient to satisfy Your Account balance.

9.3. In respect of the transfer of the funds, we will aim to [credit Your Account with the corresponding amount of Crypto (provided the terms of your Order have been accepted by Us) within 1 business day of receipt of the relevant Order. In respect of withdrawals, we will debit Your Account, when agreed upon delay, with the corresponding amount of fiat currency following Your authorisation.] The corresponding funds will then settle to Your bank account within 3 business days. We are not responsible for any delay in the settlement of a Transaction resulting from circumstances beyond our control, including any third-party systems failure.

9.6. As described above, Your money and Cryptocurrency will not be segregated. Consequently, If We or a Third- Party Account Provider become insolvent, there may be delays in identifying individual assets, increasing the risk of loss.

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