Protocells reproduce morphological and chemical signatures of early microfossils
Louise Gillet de Chalonge, Kaitlin Field, Róisín Dignam, Maxime Coutant, Corentin Loron, Mark A. van Zuilen, Seán F. Jordan
This study shows protocells can mimic morphological and chemical features of early microfossils, challenging current biogenicity criteria.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2026 · PreprintPaleontology