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Mars Meteorite Yields Evidence of Possibility for Life

http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/...17749120&ty

Does this seem a bit like wishful thinking?


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http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/video...20&type=cta

“It has been suggested that if a Martian rover was scanning sedimentary rocks that had been deposited underwater, and it saw wrinkle structures, that this could mean that there was microbial life present when the rocks were deposited,” says Bottjer, who was not involved in the work. “This study provides experimental evidence that, indeed, microbial fragments derived from microbial mats would be necessary to produce wrinkle structures. So, as a ‘biomarker’ indicating that microbial life would have existed on Mars, this strengthens the case for wrinkle structures, if they are found.”


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It's so far, researches are on the way. We can only wait and watch. :-)

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http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2014/12/17/methane-on-mars/#74686

Are they really getting closer?

Does it really matter?


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I find it exciting that there are traces of methane on Mars. Whether it is biogenic or abiogenic, its presence indicates the presence of organic molecules that can have come from the presence of water. The implications of water on or near the surface gives rise to the possibility of there being enough water to support human life should we manage to make it there before we obliterate ourselves entirely. Water near the surface would mean that if nothing else we could split it to make Oxygen to breathe. On the other hand, it might be possible to seed the surface of Mars with bacteria that convert methane to carbon dioxide and water, thereby generating more water for the atmosphere and for our uses.


If you don't care for reality, just wait a while; another will be along shortly. --A Rose


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