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Titans of Science: Antje Boetius

The Naked Scientists Podcast

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Exploring Early Life and Methane Oxidation on Earth

This chapter explores the intricate environmental conditions of early Earth that influenced the evolution of life, emphasizing the significance of aerobic methane oxidation. It highlights the challenges posed by a low-oxygen atmosphere for the emergence of complex organisms and dives into the microbial evolution with a focus on simpler metabolic pathways.

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