LUCA (Last Universal Common Ancestor) lived around 4.2 billion years ago and is the ancestor of all modern life forms, including humans, bacteria, and plants. Researchers recently reconstructed LUCA's genome by analyzing 700 species of bacteria and archaea, revealing it was a complex organism with around 2,600 proteins. LUCA could metabolize hydrogen and carbon dioxide and likely lived in an ecosystem, possibly around hydrothermal vents or using atmospheric gases. This research offers a deeper understanding of early life and how LUCA evolved into all modern cellular life, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
In a separate groundbreaking study, scientists used AI to solve the protein folding problem, an age-old mystery in biology. This breakthrough has immense potential in fields like medicine, energy, and sustainability, by helping to design new proteins to address global challenges. The team’s work, recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is expected to transform how we approach problems like disease treatment, environmental sustainability, and technology development.
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LUCA (Last Universal Common Ancestor) lived around 4.2 billion years ago and is the ancestor of all modern life forms, including humans, bacteria, and plants. Researchers recently reconstructed LUCA's genome by analyzing 700 species of bacteria and archaea, revealing it was a complex organism with around 2,600 proteins. LUCA could metabolize hydrogen and carbon dioxide and likely lived in an ecosystem, possibly around hydrothermal vents or using atmospheric gases. This research offers a deeper understanding of early life and how LUCA evolved into all modern cellular life, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
In a separate groundbreaking study, scientists used AI to solve the protein folding problem, an age-old mystery in biology. This breakthrough has immense potential in fields like medicine, energy, and sustainability, by helping to design new proteins to address global challenges. The team’s work, recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is expected to transform how we approach problems like disease treatment, environmental sustainability, and technology development.
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LUCA (Last Universal Common Ancestor) lived around 4.2 billion years ago and is the ancestor of all modern life forms, including humans, bacteria, and plants. Researchers recently reconstructed LUCA's genome by analyzing 700 species of bacteria and archaea, revealing it was a complex organism with around 2,600 proteins. LUCA could metabolize hydrogen and carbon dioxide and likely lived in an ecosystem, possibly around hydrothermal vents or using atmospheric gases. This research offers a deeper understanding of early life and how LUCA evolved into all modern cellular life, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
In a separate groundbreaking study, scientists used AI to solve the protein folding problem, an age-old mystery in biology. This breakthrough has immense potential in fields like medicine, energy, and sustainability, by helping to design new proteins to address global challenges. The team’s work, recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is expected to transform how we approach problems like disease treatment, environmental sustainability, and technology development.
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