Deep sub-surface "microbial dark matter" hasn't evolved since Pangea
Read now →The ancient microbes have survived brutal conditions for millions of years and hit pause on evolution
Kristen Witte
Kristen Witte (they/them) is a science writer and communicator based in Chicago. As an exhibit developer at the Museum of Science & Industry, they craft immersive experiences that connect people to each other and to the world around them. In a previous life, Kristen spent most their time watching yeast cells mate in exchange for a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of Chicago. Now they use their yeast expertise to bake rosemary garlic sourdough bread that their toddler devours.
The ancient microbes have survived brutal conditions for millions of years and hit pause on evolution
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