Neoproterozoic oxygenation event
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Noncanonical Genetic Markers Resolve The Pre-GOE Emergence Of Aerobic Bacteria In Earth’s History

by Keith Cowing

The transition from anaerobic to aerobic life was a pivotal adaptation in Earth’s history, yet the timing and genomic drivers remain poorly resolved.

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Tracing The Evolutionary History Of Bacterial Circadian Clocks On Ancient Earth

by Keith Cowing

To better understand the circadian clock in modern-day cyanobacteria, a Japanese research team has studied ancient timekeeping systems. They examined the oscillation of the clock proteins KaiA, KaiB, and KaiC […]

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