"Ancient Microbial Ancestors: Unveiling the Origins of Multicellular Life"

Researchers have discovered 1.64 billion-year-old eukaryote microfossils with surprisingly sophisticated features, suggesting that eukaryotes have a much deeper history than previously thought. The fossils, found in Australia, exhibit advanced characteristics such as protective cysts and complex cellular structures, indicating the presence of Golgi bodies. These findings shed new light on the complexity and diversity of eukaryotes, pushing back our understanding of their evolution by hundreds of millions of years.