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Microbe With One of the Smallest Genomes Ever Found
Original: Microbe Discovered With One of The Smallest Genomes on Record, Pushing The Bounds of What It Means to Be Alive
Scientists have reported the discovery of a microbe carrying one of the smallest genomes on record, a finding that challenges assumptions about the minimum genetic material needed for life. By shedding most genes usually considered essential, the organism pushes the boundaries of how biologists define what it means to be alive. Researchers say such extreme genome reduction offers clues about evolution and the limits of cellular life.
Why now: The finding renews scientific and public debate over the minimal requirements for life.
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- Microbe Discovered With One of The Smallest Genomes on Record, Pushing The Bounds of What It Means to Be Alive · ScienceAlert
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