Strange cells may explain the origin of complex life.
Published In: Science News, 2026, v. 208, n. 1. P. 32 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: MARSHALL, MICHAEL 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the Asgard archaea, a group of microorganisms that may provide insights into the origin of eukaryotes, the domain of life that includes complex organisms like plants and animals. Identified in sediments from the North Atlantic Ocean, Asgard archaea are ancient and thrive in low-oxygen environments. Research suggests that they are closely related to eukaryotes and may have played a crucial role in their evolution through processes such as endosymbiosis, where one cell engulfs another, leading to the formation of complex life. The ongoing study of Asgard archaea raises questions about the evolutionary history of life on Earth and the potential for complex life elsewhere in the universe. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Science News. 2026/01, Vol. 208, Issue 1, p32
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Science
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:189777707
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