endosymbiotic Archives - Astrobiology

A few highlights from the first recognition of Archaea to the cultivation of the first Asgard representatives and their cellular structures are shown. Symbols indicate the respective methods used. -- Springer Nature

Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Nomenclature, Systematics, Natural History, Origin & Evolution of Life, Status Report

Asgard Archaea: Have We Found Our Microbial Aancestors?

by Keith CowingMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

The discovery of Asgard archaea about a decade ago has greatly reshaped our understanding of archaeal evolution and the origin of eukaryotes.