“One Origin of the Genetic Code, but Two Origins of Life”: Scientists Reveal the Ancient Evolutionary Split That Gave Rise to All Life on Earth

1 · Thedebrief · Aug. 7, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
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A research team has discovered that LUCA, the last universal common ancestor, branched into two distinct origins of life on Earth, revealing insights into evolutionary biology.
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