The Possible Crystallization Process in the Origin of Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses, and Mobile Elements

We propose a hypothesis for the simultaneous emergence of bacteria, archaea, viruses, and mobile elements by sequential and concrete biochemical pathways. The emergence process can be considered analogous to crystallization, where genetic and biochemical systems stabilize as organisms evolve from th...

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Main Authors: Akari Yoshimura, Masayuki Seki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/1/3
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