July 2016 PMID 27562259

The physiology and habitat of the last universal common ancestor.

Madeline C Weiss, Filipa L Sousa, Natalia Mrnjavac, Sinje Neukirchen, Mayo Roettger, Shijulal Nelson-Sathi, William F Martin

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The discourse reflects a consensus that the study provides valuable insights into LUCA's nature, with examples like references to its anaerobic, thermophilic, CO2-fixing traits, and its geochemically active environment, implying users find the article's content scientifically significant and thought-provoking. The tone is analytical yet accessible, emphasizing both curiosity and appreciation for the research's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the research and agree with its conclusions about LUCA's characteristics.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some curiosity, with comments probing the evolution of life and LUCA's environment, though overall interest remains moderate.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference the article's findings, asking questions or making connections, indicating a decent level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on LUCA's habitat and physiology suggests the publication's findings are considered meaningful for understanding the origins of life.

Abstract in brief

  • The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is key to understanding early evolution and the origin of life, but details about its environment and lifestyle are still unclear.
  • Researchers analyzed 6.1 million protein coding genes from prokaryotic genomes, identifying 355 protein families linked to LUCA, which provide insights into its physiology.
  • LUCA is thought to have been an anaerobic, CO2-fixing, thermophilic organism that thrived in a geochemically active environment, supporting the idea of an autotrophic origin of life through the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway.

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Red Hare
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@ChappyLeo @rantyskeptic @JustinCPorter @Sapphirology @TakeThatDarwin @dj_halling @TBesserwisser @dan_cameron99 @ScienceQriosity @Orland_Sundri @EnithTea @KirksCousin1 @semper9870 @FPosteschild @dougpasnak @WoopsWoah @CyaeghaUK @theclipperslim @SeptembersRain @GreekVikingX @Dwyertd @MoPal63461 @CursedDavyJones @LisaSimpsonLib @Smilodon85 @DiPolarPilot @Ah_Science This is what the last universal common ancestor was like. https://t.co/AsAt1zjKhS

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The physiology and habitat of the last universal common ancestor | Nature Microbiology https://t.co/3qr9WV7kzT [Just doing a little family tree research. Might have gone a bit too far.]

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Reinaldo F Cristo
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@agitalagzdina When analyzing LUCA (the last common ancestor), there is unquestionable evidence that life evolved as a physical/chemical result, read on: https://t.co/N8naGj6Xg9

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Reinaldo F Cristo
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@agitalagzdina When analyzing LUCA (the last common ancestor), there is unquestionable evidence that life evolved as a physical/chemical result, read on: https://t.co/N8naGj6Xg9

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@ChappyLeo @rantyskeptic @JustinCPorter @Sapphirology @TakeThatDarwin @dj_halling @TBesserwisser @dan_cameron99 @ScienceQriosity @Orland_Sundri @EnithTea @KirksCousin1 @semper9870 @FPosteschild @dougpasnak @WoopsWoah @CyaeghaUK @theclipperslim @SeptembersRain @GreekVikingX @Dwyertd @MoPal63461 @CursedDavyJones @LisaSimpsonLib @Smilodon85 @DiPolarPilot @Ah_Science This is what the last universal common ancestor was like. https://t.co/AsAt1zjKhS

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@1pckt @badgervindaloo @antifchat @Avic_Wins @kim_because @BentDepraved @TakeThatDarwin @TertiusIV @Cern_lXXl @mikeresister @duyajek_viminov @MucusMucous @zypisfy @A_Damned_smith @Melanie33720945 @RossGilroy @Godfly__ @PraiseHisName50 @Wolfpak561 @SecularSandwich @WondersNorbit @Ah_Science @JELLYFISHMOON1 @zapher134 @Projectedsouli1 @bex_fur @alan244g @BlueDragonsFang @tk_the_kitsune @RavenLove69 @SkepticSplinter @StillDizzy2 @kester_lowers @pray2pesci @DoubleDumas @Janetb172 @Adzam112 @Simple_Shaman @globalist13903 @BenefactrChurch @HowzitgoinSunny @Tiffany_Stuff @WmManry @OtangeloG @GreekVikingX @RealAnonDouche @LeannEAF @OldGuy_Wims And here the paper the comment is about: https://t.co/1ePI0hEv0F

Mar 6, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,663 followers View post →
Ben Hoyle
@bjh_ip · X

The physiology and habitat of the last universal common ancestor | Nature Microbiology https://t.co/3qr9WV7kzT [Just doing a little family tree research. Might have gone a bit too far.]

Sep 29, 2021 · 1,760 followers View post →
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Helen Gavaghan. UK. Photo+Digital Art by me.
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https://t.co/s961AdmOcC Hi. The physiology and habitat of the last universal common ancestor

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