A comparative genomic investigation of metabolism across the tree of life supports the hypothesis that syntrophy — metabolic exchange between symbiotic partners — had a key role in the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
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Archibald, J.M. Mosaic evolution of eukaryotic carbon metabolism. Nat Ecol Evol 9, 537–538 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-025-02652-4
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