Scientists discover first algae that can fix nitrogen — thanks to a tiny cell structure
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Researchers have discovered a type of organelle, a fundamental cellular structure, that can turn nitrogen gas into a form that is useful for cell growth.
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Nature 628 , 702 (2024)
doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-01046-z
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Correction 23 April 2024 : An earlier version of this article omitted a reference to a previous study describing a genetic analysis of when ancestors of algae and bacteria entered a symbiotic relationship.
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