Bacterial Evolution: What Goes Around Comes Around

Over 3 billion years ago, cellular life began anaerobically. A new study now establishes a key link between oxidative stress and proliferation of wall-less bacteria known as L-forms. The finding provides insights into both the origin of life and the potential threat posed by pathogenic L-forms. Over...

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Published in:Current biology 2015-06, Vol.25 (12), p.R496-R498
Main Authors: Jutras, Brandon L., Jacobs-Wagner, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bacteria
Bacteria - genetics
Biological Evolution
Humans
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Summary:Over 3 billion years ago, cellular life began anaerobically. A new study now establishes a key link between oxidative stress and proliferation of wall-less bacteria known as L-forms. The finding provides insights into both the origin of life and the potential threat posed by pathogenic L-forms. Over 3 billion years ago, cellular life began anaerobically. A new study now establishes a key link between oxidative stress and proliferation of wall-less bacteria known as L-forms. The finding provides insights into both the origin of life and the potential threat posed by pathogenic L-forms.
ISSN:0960-9822
1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2015.05.002