Gadgets: Human Immune System Might Have Evolved From the Ancient Microbe ‘Asgard’, Claims Study

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Human Immune System Might Have Evolved From the Ancient Microbe 'Asgard', Claims Study

The immune system found in humans and all other complex life forms might have evolved from an ancient species of microbes known as Asgard archaea, as per new research. These microbes, which are believed to have emerged around 2 billion years ago, have provided insight into the origins of vital proteins that help organisms fend off viruses.

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