The mysterious microbes that gave rise to complex life
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As scientists learn more about enigmatic archaea, they’re finding clues the evolution of complex cells that make up people, plants and more.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Nature
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1476-4687', '0028-0836']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-01316-0