Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP230100769

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP230100769

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Asgard archaea: the first eukaryotic cells? . This project aims to uncover the role of unique microorganisms (Asgard archaea) in the origin of eukaryotes. These archaea may represent a ‘missing-link’ in eukaryotic evolution and are in abundance in the stromatolites in Shark Bay, Western Australia. Employing an innovative and interdisciplinary approach of cutting-edge molecular biology and high-resolution microscopy, this project expects to generate insights into fundamental aspects of evolution and cell biology. Expected outcomes include the discovery of unique branches of life and the proposal of new models for the emergence of eukaryotes. This research should allow for benefits across a spectrum of environmental and social gains, including improved ties with Indigenous communities.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-07-2023

End Date: 01-07-2026

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $604,482.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Evolutionary biology | Genomics and transcriptomics | Phylogeny and comparative analysis | Structural biology (incl. macromolecular modelling) |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Conserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage and Culture | Evolutionary biology | Expanding Knowledge In the Biological Sciences | Genomics and transcriptomics | Marine Biodiversity | Phylogeny and comparative analysis | Structural biology (incl. macromolecular modelling)

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