Goldman, Aaron, Greg Fournier, Johann Peter Gogarten, Anton S. Petrov, Lynn Rothschild, Daniel Segrè, Eric Smith, and Loren Williams. “Understanding the Early Major Transitions in Evolutionary History Part 1: Stages in the Emergence of Complex Life.” Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society 53, no. 4 (2021): 247.
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We describe current research areas and future directions related to ancient proteins and proteomes and their implications for ancient organismal ancestors. We conclude that early evolution research must continue to play an indispensable role in origin of life research and a more prominent role in the design of life detection strategies.