
Energy Revolution Key to Complex Life: Depends on Mitochondria, Cells' Tiny Power Stations
Nature: 线粒体是复杂生命进化的关键
译者:Docofsoul
ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2010) — The evolution of complex life is strictly dependent on mitochondria, the tiny power stations found in all complex cells, according to a new study by Dr Nick Lane, from UCL (University College London), and Dr William Martin, from the University of Dusseldorf.
《每日科学》2010年10月21日报道 —— 复杂生命的进化密切依赖于线粒体这种出现于所有复杂细胞的微型能量工厂。来自UCL(伦敦大学学院)的Nick Lane博士与来自德国杜塞尔多夫大学的William Martin日前在《Nature》发表论文宣布了这一新的发现。
Artist's rendering of basic cell structure, including mitochondria. (Credit: iStockphoto/Sebastian Kaulitzki)
包括线粒体在内的基本细胞结构的艺术构想图(图片来源:iStockphoto/Sebastian Kaulitzki)
"The underlying principles are universal. Energy is vital, even in the realm of evolutionary inventions," said Dr Lane, UCL Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment. "Even aliens will need mitochondria."
UCL遗传学、进化与环境系Lane博士说:“基本原理是普适的。能量是关键,甚至...