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Symbiosis

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An Asgard archaeon using nanotubes to connect with and exchange substances with a bacterium, illustrating the origins of complex life.
Life & Biology

New research shows ancient microbes' role in complex life

For the first time, scientists have visually captured an ancient Asgard archaeon physically interacting with a bacterium through delicate nanotubes.

David Grossman·September 4, 2026