Pore timing: the evolutionary origins of the nucleus and nuclear pore complex [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

The name “eukaryote” is derived from Greek, meaning “true kernel”, and describes the domain of organisms whose cells have a nucleus. The nucleus is thus the defining feature of eukaryotes and distinguishes them from prokaryotes (Archaea and Bacteria), whose cells lack nuclei. Despite this, we discus...

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Main Authors: Mark C. Field, Michael P. Rout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2019-04-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/8-369/v1