A microbial marriage reminiscent of mitochondrial evolution

William H. Lewis () and Thijs J. G. Ettema ()

Nature, 2021, vol. 591, issue 7850, 375-376

Abstract: Symbiotic interactions between organisms have aided major evolutionary transitions. The interaction between two microorganisms has parallels with the evolution of mitochondria — key organelles in eukaryotic cells.

Keywords: Cell biology; Microbiology; Evolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-021-00500-6

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