Abstract
The origin and evolution of the archaeal domain.
Highlights
Carl’s work did result in the definition of a new “urkingdom,” originally named by him as “archaebacteria,” but his insights prompted an appreciation for the incredible microbial diversity of the biosphere
The foresight of Darwin and Wallace. He understood the centrality of evolution in our understanding of biology and championed this perspective as he explored the molecular makeup of the translation machinery
His insightful mind is responsible for the discovery of the archaeal domain and for transforming comparative views of microbial diversity into an overarching evolutionary framework
Summary
Carl’s work did result in the definition of a new “urkingdom,” originally named by him as “archaebacteria,” but his insights prompted an appreciation (and respect) for the incredible microbial diversity of the biosphere. Editorial The Origin and Evolution of the Archaeal Domain With this special issue on the origin and evolution of Archaea we honor and celebrate the life and impactful contributions of Carl Woese (July 15, 1928-December 30, 2012).
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