IllustrativeMicrobe from 2 billion years ago could be the ancestor of all life
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A microbe from 2 billion years ago is potentially the ancestor of all life. This ancient microbe may have played a significant role in the origins of life on earth. The discovery suggests a possible link between this microbe and the evolution of all living organisms.