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Researchers sequence the basal eukaryote Tetrahymena thermophila

The sequenced genome of Tetrahymena thermophila encodes over 27,000 protein-coding genes and lacks centromeres, shedding light on the single-celled organism's unique biology. The discovery provides a valuable model for studying eukaryotic evolution.

Ancient defense mechanism may still be protecting us

Scientists have found a way for single-celled organisms like Tetrahymena to protect themselves against harmful invaders by co-opting their attributes. This system, discovered by Martin Gorovsky and Kazufumi Mochizuki, helps regulate the cell's genome and prevent disastrous effects from genetic mutations.

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