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Transparent comb jelly with an elongated oval body, iridescent internal organs, and rows of shimmering cilia against a black background.

Ancient sea creature unlocks a mystery of how tissue developed

The dawn of the Animal Kingdom began with a collagen scaffold that enabled the organization of cells into tissues.

Infographic titled “Essential Chemical Elements for Animal Life,” showing a periodic table with highlighted elements, animal silhouettes, and a magnified bromine tile labeled “Bromine,” “35,” “Br,” and “79.904.” Text states that 27 of 92 naturally occurring elements are essential for animal life and that bromine is now the 28th essential element.

VU investigators confirm bromine’s critical role in tissue development

Twenty-seven chemical elements are considered to be essential for human life.
Now there is a 28th — bromine.