caveat, some of these began before 2015, but have come into their own since: 1. genome resolved metagenomics + CPR: www.nature.com/articles/nmi... 2. Asgard archaea, discovery to cultivation: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25945739/ 3. extent of trace gas oxidation: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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Discussions emphasize how the research challenges previous assumptions about cellular evolution, with phrases like 'bridge the gap,' 'complex archaea,' and 'significant discovery,' reflecting a tone of curiosity and importance. Examples include references to groundbreaking studies and deep-sea discoveries, illustrating both scientific interest and perceived significance of the findings.
Most discussions express support or fascination with the research, highlighting its significance in understanding evolutionary connections.
Posts demonstrate high interest, with comments highlighting the discovery and its broader implications, such as the potential to bridge gaps in evolutionary biology.
The posts show active engagement, referencing specific studies, such as genome resolution and cultivation of archaea, and discussing concepts like membrane remodeling and viral interactions.
The discovery is viewed as potentially transformative, with mentions of deep-sea exploration and new insights into the complexity of archaea, indicating perceived high impact.
Abstract in brief
- The discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a new group of archaea, supports the idea that eukaryotic cells may have evolved from within the archaeal domain, challenging previous beliefs about their origins.
- Lokiarchaeota genomes contain many eukaryotic signature proteins, suggesting these archaea had advanced capabilities like membrane remodeling, which are features typical of eukaryotic cells.
- This research indicates that the ancestor of eukaryotes was a complex archaeon, providing it with a genetic toolkit that enabled the development of the cellular complexity seen in modern eukaryotic cells.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyCe papier particulièrement Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes www.nature.com/articles/nat...
@RickCorrington 1) https://t.co/NqMjBNlYbh 2) https://t.co/JPc6sj1D4m 3) https://t.co/uWi7ZCEGdp
Spang, A., Saw, J., Jørgensen, S. et al. Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Nature 521, 173–179 (2015). https://t.co/oEEmAApgVK
https://t.co/EN7j8DA98w Spang, A. et al. Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. A jumbo phage that forms a nucleus-like structure evades CRISPR-Cas DNA targeting but is vulnerable to type III RNA-based immunity....
Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes : Nature : Nature Publishing ... | @scoopit http://sco.lt/4vCEWP
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Discovery of Lokiarchaeota and Its Implications for Eukaryotic Evolution
The first episode explores how archaea were discovered by Carl Woese in 1977 and discusses the phylogenetic makeup of the domain. Recent findings on Lokiarchaeota suggest archaea may be ancestors of eukaryotic cells…
Evolution of Eukaryotic Cells from Complex Archaea
The discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a new group of archaea, supports the idea that eukaryotic cells may have evolved from within the archaeal domain, challenging previous beliefs about their origins. These archaea had…
Ce papier particulièrement Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes www.nature.com/articles/nat...
caveat, some of these began before 2015, but have come into their own since: 1. genome resolved metagenomics + CPR: www.nature.com/articles/nmi... 2. Asgard archaea, discovery to cultivation: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25945739/ 3. extent of trace gas oxidation: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
https://t.co/EN7j8DA98w Spang, A. et al. Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. A jumbo phage that forms a nucleus-like structure evades CRISPR-Cas DNA targeting but is vulnerable to type III RNA-based immunity....
@RickCorrington 1) https://t.co/NqMjBNlYbh 2) https://t.co/JPc6sj1D4m 3) https://t.co/uWi7ZCEGdp
Spang, A., Saw, J., Jørgensen, S. et al. Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Nature 521, 173–179 (2015). https://t.co/oEEmAApgVK
Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes : Nature : Nature Publishing ... | @scoopit http://sco.lt/4vCEWP
Stunning discovery from deep sea "Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotesvia @nature go.nature.com/rCwuip
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