Eric Boyd of the Montana State University Astrobiology Biogeocatalysis Research Center (MSUABRC) recently led an expedition to Robertson Glacier to examine the microbiology and geochemistry of subglacial environments as it […]
Microbiology & Virology
Posted inArctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Dale Andersen's Field Reports, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Polar / Alpine Expeditions
Looking for Endolithic Organisms on Mt. Everest
One of the things Scott Parazynski will be looking or during his ascent of Mt. Everest is evidence of habitable zones for microorganisms. Given the low temperatures, air pressure, high […]
Posted inEducation and Outreach, Microbiology & Virology
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial Ecology/Physiology
The Arizona State University Astrobiology Team invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral Research Scientist (non-tenure track) position in Microbial Ecology/Physiology. The successful candidate will have a leading role in the […]
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NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program: Bacterial Spore Viability in Extreme Environments
Our group is investigating bacterial spore viability in extreme environments. We currently focus on the following specific areas: (1) development of an endospore viability assay based on dipicolinic acid detection, […]
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Away Teams & Field Reports, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Cryobiology, Dale Andersen's Field Reports, Exploration Gear & Tech, Icy Worlds, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Microbiology & Virology, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors
In Situ Measurements of Atmospheric Methane at Lake Untersee, Antarctica
Methane (CH4) is an important greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, accounting for approximately 20% of the observed greenhouse effect. With an atmospheric lifetime of about ten years, methane levels […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Gravitational Biology, Microbiology & Virology, Plant Biology, Space Life Science
NASA NRA NNH08ZTT003N Submission Deadline Extended until September 24, 2008
Due to the hardship caused by Hurricane Ike to institutions on the Gulf Coast, NASA is again extending the deadline for the NASA Research Announcement NNH08ZTT003N NRA: Research Opportunities for […]
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Origin & Evolution of Life
Iron Isotope Record Reflects Microbial Metabolism Through Time
NAI’s University of Wisconsin team presents a review of iron isotope fingerprints created through biogeochemical cycling in the May, 2008 issue of The Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences. […]
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Iron Isotope Record Reflects Microbial Metabolism Through Time
NAI’s University of Wisconsin team presents a review of iron isotope fingerprints created through biogeochemical cycling in the May, 2008 issue of Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences. This […]
Posted inArctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Education and Outreach, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, NASA Astrobiology Program
NAI Travel Scholarships Available for the International Conference on Polar and Alpine Microbiology
The NAI is pleased to sponsor travel scholarships for four graduate students (senior level) or postdoctoral fellows (with less than two years of postdoctoral training) to attend the Third International […]
Posted inConferences and Meetings, Microbiology & Virology, Origin & Evolution of Life
NASA Astrobiology Institute Hosts Living in the Microbial World
August 6, 2007 to August 10, 2007 Each summer, NAI’s Marine Biological Laboratory Team offers a one-week workshop for middle and high school teachers focusing on activities that can be […]