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. 2014 Feb 17;24(4):R151-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.026.

Evolution: rooting the eukaryotic tree of life

Tom A Williams  1
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Evolution: rooting the eukaryotic tree of life

Tom A Williams. Curr Biol. .
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The root of the eukaryotic tree is a major unresolved question in evolutionary biology. A recent study marshals mitochondrial genes to place that root between the enigmatic Excavates and all other eukaryotes, providing an interesting new perspective on early eukaryotic evolution.

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