Clues about complex life come from freshly cultivated archaea
Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; [doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03294-7][1]
Two archaeal strains that belong to a lineage closely related to the ancestor of eukaryotic cells (complex cells with membrane-bound organelles) have been brought into culture. Their simple internal organization, elaborate surface structures, microbial partnerships and protein-dependent lifestyle provide clues about how eukaryotic cells arose.
[1]: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03294-7
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