May 2015 PMID 25945739

Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Anja Spang, Jimmy H Saw, Steffen L Jørgensen, Katarzyna Zaremba-Niedzwiedzka, Joran Martijn, Anders E Lind, Roel van Eijk, Christa Schleper, Lionel Guy, Thijs J G Ettema

Mentions

184
Peak: 2 in May 2015
across 6 sources since May 2015

Extended reach

13,136
potential audience

Total likes

32

Video views

401

Mentions per month

May 2015 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or fascination with the research, highlighting its significance in understanding evolutionary connections.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with comments highlighting the discovery and its broader implications, such as the potential to bridge gaps in evolutionary biology.

EngagementModerate engagement

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.

ImpactModerate impact

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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Alex Crits-Christoph
@acritschristoph.bsky.social · Bluesky

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...

Mar 20, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share View post →
Mathieu M.J.E. Rebeaud
@chercheurjuteux.com · Bluesky

Ce papier particulièrement Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes www.nature.com/articles/nat...

Sep 25, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
Manuela Casasoli
@manuelacasasoli · X

@RickCorrington 1) https://t.co/NqMjBNlYbh 2) https://t.co/JPc6sj1D4m 3) https://t.co/uWi7ZCEGdp

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 11,620 followers View post →
Infocito ✨Tonto de bata y de bota
@LoBiologia · X

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

Oct 18, 2020 · 1 like · 910 followers View post →
Eager Beaver
@eagerbeavertech · X

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....

Jun 27, 2022 · 204 followers View post →
Niklaus Grunwald
@grunwald.bsky.social · Bluesky

Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes : Nature : Nature Publishing ... | @scoopit http://sco.lt/4vCEWP

May 13, 2015 View post →

All mentions

Mathieu M.J.E. Rebeaud
@chercheurjuteux.com · Bluesky

Ce papier particulièrement Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes www.nature.com/articles/nat...

Sep 25, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
Alex Crits-Christoph
@acritschristoph.bsky.social · Bluesky

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...

Mar 20, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share View post →
Eager Beaver
@eagerbeavertech · X

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....

Jun 27, 2022 · 204 followers View post →
Manuela Casasoli
@manuelacasasoli · X

@RickCorrington 1) https://t.co/NqMjBNlYbh 2) https://t.co/JPc6sj1D4m 3) https://t.co/uWi7ZCEGdp

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 11,620 followers View post →
Infocito ✨Tonto de bata y de bota
@LoBiologia · X

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

Oct 18, 2020 · 1 like · 910 followers View post →
Niklaus Grunwald
@grunwald.bsky.social · Bluesky

Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes : Nature : Nature Publishing ... | @scoopit http://sco.lt/4vCEWP

May 13, 2015 View post →
David G Haskell
@dghaskell.bsky.social · Bluesky

Stunning discovery from deep sea "Complex archaea that bridge the gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotesvia @nature go.nature.com/rCwuip

May 7, 2015 View post →