Biology’s ‘dark matter’ hints at fourth domain of life

Step far enough back from the tree of life and it begins to look quite simple. At its heart are just three stout branches, representing the three domains of life: bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. But that’s too simple, according to a band of biologists who believe we may be on the verge of discovering the fourth domain of life. Image: roygbivibgyor

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