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30.04.2025

Geobiology: iron, sulfur, heat – and first life

The very first cells obtained their energy from geochemical reactions. LMU researchers have now managed to recreate this ancient metabolic process in their laboratory. more
20.02.2025

Geomicrobiology: the habitat of the first animals

The first animals lived on the ocean floor. LMU researchers have found that microbial metabolic processes and marine material cycles played a key role in their early evolution. more
23.12.2024

Fossil killifish: new findings reveal unforeseen diversity

LMU paleontologists have investigated 15 million year old fossils and obtained new insights into the species diversity and lifestyle of killifish. more