How did the cell nucleus actually come to be?
In short: The nucleus is essential for multicellular life, yet its evolutionary history remains a mystery. This video explores the leading scientific theories, including the provocative idea that giant viruses may have played a role in its emergence.
While the cell nucleus is fundamental to the existence of multicellular organisms, scientists still lack a definitive explanation for its origins. One compelling theory suggests that the nucleus may have evolved through the invasion of giant viruses into early cells.
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