Landmark microbiology discovery honored (EARTHtimes.org)
The University of Illinois is plans to mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the archaea as a unique domain of life, distinct from other organisms. Prior to the finding by University of Illinois microbiologist Carl Woese, generations of evolutiona... ...more...Thirtieth Anniversary Of Discovery Of Third Domain Of Life (Science Daily)
Thirty years ago this month, researchers published a discovery that challenged basic assumptions about the broadest classifications of life. Their discovery -- which was based on an analysis of ribosomal RNA, an ancient molecule essential to the replication of all cells -- opened up a new field of study, and established a first draft of the evolutionary 'tree of life.'...more... |