Wissenschaft
11.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung
New study suggests complex gene transfers shaped early eukaryotic cells
A new study challenges the simple fusion model of eukaryotic cell origins, revealing multiple waves of gene transfer from bacteria and archaea. Researchers identified a complex genetic landscape in early eukaryotes, with contributions from Asgard archaea, Alphaproteobacteria, Planctomycetota, Myxococcota, and even giant viruses, suggesting a gradual and intricate evolutionary process.
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Ars Technica
