How these strange cells may explain the origin of complex life
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Scientists have discovered Asgard archaea, ancient single-celled microorganisms found in ocean sediments that appear to be the missing link explaining how complex life evolved on Earth. These strange cells possess tentacle-like structures and live in partnerships with other microbes, suggesting they could have engulfed bacteria billions of years ago to form the first eukaryotic cells—the foundation of all complex life including plants, animals, and humans.
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