Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci September 2015 PMID 26323761

Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin.

William F Martin, Sriram Garg, Verena Zimorski

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The discussions reveal a mixture of curiosity and support, with users referencing key articles and theories, such as Lynn Margulis's work, and posing deep questions about the origins of cellular components like the nucleus. The tone mixes scientific references with shared enthusiasm, emphasizing the topic's relevance and evolving nature.

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The ongoing conversations and references to foundational research suggest this theoretical framework has potential impact on understanding eukaryote origins.

Abstract in brief

  • Endosymbiotic theories suggest that eukaryotic cells originated from a symbiotic relationship between different prokaryotic cells, particularly highlighting the role of mitochondria as evidence of this process.
  • Recent research emphasizes that only cells with mitochondria had enough energy to develop complex eukaryotic features, which explains the lack of clear transitional forms between prokaryotes and eukaryotes and points to archaea as potential ancestors.
  • A new perspective indicates that the host cell involved in the origin of plastids was a facultative anaerobe, meaning it could survive with or without oxygen, shedding light on the evolution of certain cellular components.]

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TwoDogs ∞
@Steph2Dogs · X

@pltavormina @talbotlabTSL Interesting if Mereschkowsky's idea that the nucleus of eukaryotes evolved from an endosymbiosis with the prokaryote mycoplasma turns out to be correct. https://t.co/adrxCS7PKJ

Jul 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,942 followers View post →
Bertsy Goic
@drawinscience · X

Ref The symbiotic planet, Lynn Margulis https://t.co/fBZhmKSZLA

Sep 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,387 followers View post →
Henning Wackerhage
@HeWaHippo · X

@loekvossen Thanks for reading and yes, I found it super interesting, too! The idea is quite old but it has evolved. Here is a more recent review https://t.co/CHwFJvTdNL

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 3,958 followers View post →
APS Division of Biological Physics
@ApsDbio · X

If eukaryotes arose from endosymbiotic merger, who are the parents? Bacteria, archaea, maybe even a virus? All 3? What drove the symbiosis? Why did eukaryotes evolve only once? Where did the nucleus come from? All equally (im)plausible possibilities: https://t.co/vCFDwG6mu2 https://t.co/pE5caQ9Hs0

Sep 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,594 followers View post →
bioZone
@thebiozone · X

sources: Zahra Al Amir Dache et al. (2020). FASEB. https://t.co/aVDeVasgpA William F. Martin et al. (2015). https://t.co/9bVmkSXPl2 Sophia Miliotis et al. (2019). https://t.co/Wi2i8nQnAl Media sources: https://t.co/Sgg3xOu3uW https://t.co/CTFaxZDjsD

Aug 19, 2024 · 1 like · 187 followers View post →
Today I Got Time
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@onlychrispark Myxobateria forms in chains like a multicellular organism to prevent predation and counter recourse scarcity. It’s reasonable to assume multicellular bacteria formed for similar reasons Attached are a molecular geneticist and a study answering the question https://t.co/t3gnssBTre https://t.co/F21EADbvAG

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sources: Zahra Al Amir Dache et al. (2020). FASEB. https://t.co/aVDeVasgpA William F. Martin et al. (2015). https://t.co/9bVmkSXPl2 Sophia Miliotis et al. (2019). https://t.co/Wi2i8nQnAl Media sources: https://t.co/Sgg3xOu3uW https://t.co/CTFaxZDjsD

Aug 19, 2024 · 1 like · 187 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@servant_of_Yah_ @BrotherPhilemon @DeltaRanger7 Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116113

May 29, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@servant_of_Yah_ @DeltaRanger7 Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116113

May 29, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
your warning before destruction
@Deltaranger08 · X

@NotImpo83145155 @DeltaRanger7 Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116113

May 27, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@GataGordaUSA @Praise_Yah_ @Yeshua__Meg @Andrew28874305 @Cathyrkay @DeltaRanger7 @findingyah @HolyCowTipper Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116

May 26, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@Yeshua__Meg @DrStevenJLawson Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116

May 26, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@GataGordaUSA @bloo40 @ElohimIsOne Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more. Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116

May 14, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@GataGordaUSA @DianaDa00700905 @DeltaRanger7 @Catholicizm1 Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116

May 14, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@Diedaily77 @DeltaRanger7 @RosePagaduan2 @moco_teddi @DixieLLawrence @elliesangelwing @MoGodOhio @terishumn2 @91Psalms123 @emmanuelobi476 Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330116

May 14, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
your warning before destruction
@Deltaranger08 · X

@GataGordaUSA Do you have any articles on this subject? Here are some I've found but I need more Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330

May 14, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
your warning before destruction
@Deltaranger08 · X

@MiaGoss44 @DeltaRanger7 Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330 Fett, B. (March 1999). "Midichlorial evolution". Science. 283 (5407): 1476–81.

May 14, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
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@Deltaranger08 · X

@joseph_amoz @VVenerabilis @DeltaRanger7 @BYDNW_ @FriedScones Solo, H.; Bacca, C. (2015). "Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin". Philosophical Transaction of the Royal Society B. 370: 20140330 Fett, B. (March 1999). "Midichlorial evolution". Science. 283 (5407): 1476–81.

May 14, 2023 · 40 followers View post →
Bertsy Goic
@drawinscience · X

Ref The symbiotic planet, Lynn Margulis https://t.co/fBZhmKSZLA

Sep 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,387 followers View post →
TwoDogs ∞
@Steph2Dogs · X

@pltavormina @talbotlabTSL Interesting if Mereschkowsky's idea that the nucleus of eukaryotes evolved from an endosymbiosis with the prokaryote mycoplasma turns out to be correct. https://t.co/adrxCS7PKJ

Jul 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,942 followers View post →
APS Division of Biological Physics
@ApsDbio · X

If eukaryotes arose from endosymbiotic merger, who are the parents? Bacteria, archaea, maybe even a virus? All 3? What drove the symbiosis? Why did eukaryotes evolve only once? Where did the nucleus come from? All equally (im)plausible possibilities: https://t.co/vCFDwG6mu2 https://t.co/pE5caQ9Hs0

Sep 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,594 followers View post →
Today I Got Time
@TodayIGotTime1 · X

@angel_freeborn @ivypeypark https://t.co/qFGzUlHMA7 https://t.co/gB24M5lzNg

Feb 21, 2021 · 909 followers View post →
Henning Wackerhage
@HeWaHippo · X

@loekvossen Thanks for reading and yes, I found it super interesting, too! The idea is quite old but it has evolved. Here is a more recent review https://t.co/CHwFJvTdNL

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 3,958 followers View post →