The evolution of eukaryotic cells represents one of the most pivotal transitions in the history of life, marked by the emergence of cellular compartmentalisation and increased complexity. Central ...

A new study led by Harvard biologists describes how some sea slugs consume algae and incorporate their photosynthetic ...

In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more ...

By using a genetic technique developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, researchers are gaining new insights into the function of these critical ...

The emergence of eukaryotes as an evolutionary algorithmic phase transition. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2025; 122 (13) DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2422968122 ...

T he enamel that forms the outer layer of our teeth might seem like an unlikely place to find clues about evolution. But it tells us more than you’d think about the relationships between our ...

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set of complexes called the oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos) system acts like ...

Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...

The MIT researchers discovered clear signatures of eukaryotic life in every pond. The communities of eukaryotes varied from pond to pond, revealing a surprising diversity of life across the setting.

This valuable manuscript investigates the localisation of nutrient receptors in bloodstream stage trypanosomes, with implications for both nutrient uptake and immune evasion. Results after direct ...

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