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Chem Rev June 2020 PMID 32374986

Root of the Tree: The Significance, Evolution, and Origins of the Ribosome.

Jessica C Bowman, Anton S Petrov, Moran Frenkel-Pinter, Petar I Penev, Loren Dean Williams

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Discussions clearly highlight the importance of the ribosome in life’s evolution, with comments like 'mind-bending review' and 'fascinating system' showing deep interest and appreciation. The tone and choice of words emphasize both the complexity and foundational role of the ribosome, underscoring its significant impact on understanding biological origins.

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Many comments show high curiosity about the evolution and significance of the ribosome, reflecting strong engagement and interest.

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Some posts reference detailed aspects like the ribosomal exit tunnel and evolutionary history, demonstrating thoughtful interaction.

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The use of impactful phrases such as 'the birth canal of biology' and comparisons to Earth's minerals suggest the article's influence on understanding life's origins.

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  • The ribosome is a highly conserved and ancient molecular structure that originated early in the evolution of life, serving as a universal translator of genetic information into proteins across all living systems.
  • Its evolution involved the development of the exit tunnel, which played a crucial role in protein folding, starting from disordered states to stable structures, influenced by RNA chaperoning and the length of the tunnel during different evolutionary stages.
  • After the last universal common ancestor (LUCA), the core structure of the ribosome remained largely unchanged (in stasis) across most lineages, with notable exceptions such as bacterial, archaeal, and eukaryotic lineages, which experienced incremental rRNA expansions over billions of years.
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Betul Kacar
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"the birth canal of biology" I love the way this paper refers to the ribosomal exit tunnel. Right on! What a fascinating system, the heart of life. https://t.co/SypIoVEkCS https://t.co/ZxWrI71qky

May 23, 2020 · 105 likes · 9 shares · 69,388 followers View post →
Matthew L. Kraushar
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mind-bending, masterful review from Williams and co. - unearths the ribosome from present to ancient past. an evolving time capsule of life's origins, the reader is led through each ring of the tree: https://t.co/bV7YaLSGZA

Mar 16, 2021 · 22 likes · 2 shares · 1,376 followers View post →
Leider
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Além da habilidade de se multiplicar, gerando cópias de si mesmas, tanto LUCA quanto as primeiras formas de vida que existiram antes dela, tiveram que ser capazes de produzir energia. É o papel dos ribossomos, os quais também surgiram antes de LUCA: https://t.co/3p6ZV6b85t

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Root of the Tree: The Significance, Evolution, and Origins of the Ribosome https://t.co/N06T6jreaA

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Is the genetic code really a code? The fight continues: https://t.co/rwYcAAikdk

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Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

Is the genetic code really a code? The fight continues: https://t.co/rwYcAAikdk

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Jon from Stated Clearly
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Is the genetic code a real code? This debate will not die. Hopefully this helps: youtu.be/1dqvxP6DoU0?...

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Richard King
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@Freedom4037 @Aron_Ra @leroyb756 Well a creationist getting it wrong doesn't constitute as a valid argument against naturalistic origins of life. https://t.co/RyMVWjI0Gb

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GAMA Miguel Angel
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Friendly reminder that ribosomes are like onions

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Matthew L. Kraushar
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@A_Amunts speaking of trees - classic reading i pick this up often for inspiration https://t.co/bV7YaLB5B0

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GAMA Miguel Angel
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@roszenil "The Root of the tree: from the soil to the leafs" ? Soil = biotic/abiotic. Also the base theory like substitution models and fossil record. Leafs = current biodiversity. Also genetic engineering tech to manipulate genomic variation Inspired by https://t.co/vD4tF0AfKJ

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Leider
@stadoanarquista · X

Além da habilidade de se multiplicar, gerando cópias de si mesmas, tanto LUCA quanto as primeiras formas de vida que existiram antes dela, tiveram que ser capazes de produzir energia. É o papel dos ribossomos, os quais também surgiram antes de LUCA: https://t.co/3p6ZV6b85t

May 13, 2022 · 15 likes · 14,310 followers View post →
Matthew L. Kraushar
@MatthewKraushar · X

This paper is crazy interesting. Congrats to the @SergeyVMelniko1 Lab and colleagues. Makes me think about another paper, where this microsporidia ribosome fits into the evolutionary tree... https://t.co/bV7YaLSGZA https://t.co/MpWIapfDu6

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Stephen Fried JHU
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@zakir_tnimov Exactly. I think there's a strong consensus that LSU is less dynamic, more rigid. Loren Williams' perspective has helped shape my view on this. https://t.co/4ZjFmiYx36

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mind-bending, masterful review from Williams and co. - unearths the ribosome from present to ancient past. an evolving time capsule of life's origins, the reader is led through each ring of the tree: https://t.co/bV7YaLSGZA

Mar 16, 2021 · 22 likes · 2 shares · 1,376 followers View post →
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"the birth canal of biology" I love the way this paper refers to the ribosomal exit tunnel. Right on! What a fascinating system, the heart of life. https://t.co/SypIoVEkCS https://t.co/ZxWrI71qky

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"In robustness and longevity, the ribosome is competitive with the Earth’s oldest minerals" The journey of ribosome evolution, from 4 billion years ago to nowadays

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