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Archaea

Archaea are single-celled microorganisms that are part of the Domain Archaea. They are prokaryotes, meaning they have no cell nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Archaea are extremophiles that can live in extreme environments, such as hot springs, deep-sea vents, and even in the tissues of animals. Archaea are als…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 5× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Archaea are single-celled microorganisms that are part of the Domain Archaea. They are prokaryotes, meaning they have no cell nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Archaea are extremophiles that can live in extreme environments, such as hot springs, deep-sea vents, and even in the tissues of animals. Archaea are also important for their roles in global biogeochemical cycles, such as nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon fixation. By understanding Archaea, scientists can gain insights into the origins of life and the early evolution of cells. Archaea are also increasingly studied for their potential applications, such as for biofuel production and bioremediation.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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