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Briefing: Stolen chloroplasts maintained by host-made proteins offer clues to plant cell origins

Strategic angle: Every plant cell is the product of a biological merger billions of years ago, revealing insights into the evolution of life.

Editorial StaffMarch 24, 20261 min read

Chloroplasts were once free-living bacteria.

They play a crucial role in capturing sunlight for plants and algae.

Research sheds light on the origins of plant cells.