However, how and when oxygenic photosynthesis originated remain unresolved and controversial questions, blurring and obfuscating our understanding of the history of life on earth. In this doctoral ...
Stanford scientists have discovered multiple forms of a ubiquitous enzyme in microbes that thrive in low-oxygen zones off the coasts of Central and South America. The results may open new ...
At the heart of this story are cyanobacteria, ancient microorganisms whose innovation in oxygenic photosynthesis marked a turning point in Earth’s history. A recent study has unveiled the oldest ...
Cyanobacteria have shown promise to produce citramalate, a key component for making sustainable plastics like Perspex. The University of Manchester team says that these photosynthetic ...