A scientist from the University of Leicester has discovered a new type of fossil that reveals life in the oceans half a billion years ago.
Microbiology & Virology
Posted inBiogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biophysics, Desert Worlds, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Life Support Systems, Microbiology & Virology, Press Release
Bacteria Found In The Desert Pave The Way For Paint That Produces Oxygen Whilst Capturing Carbon
Biocoatings are a type of water-based paint that encase live bacteria within layers. Besides capturing carbon, they can also serve as bioreactors or as biosensors.
Posted inAtmospheres, Climate, Weather, Gaia - Planetary Perspectives, Habitable Zones, Microbiology & Virology, Status Report
Detecting Microbiology In The Upper Atmosphere: Relative-velocity Filtered Sampling
The purpose of this paper is to re-open from a practical perspective the question of the extent in altitude of the Earth’s biosphere.
Posted inBiophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Microbiology & Virology, Plant Biology, Press Release
On The Importance And Challenges Of Modelling Extraterrestrial Photopigments Via Density-functional Theory
The emergence of oxygenic photosynthesis was a major event in Earth’s evolutionary history and was facilitated by chlorophylls (a major category of photopigments).
Posted inMicrobiology & Virology, Microgravity, Plant Biology, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report
NASA ROSES-23 Amendment 54: E.9-E.11 Space Biology Opportunities Not Solicited
The Space Biology Program solicits and funds research that will increase NASA’s understanding of how living systems respond to the unique environments that are encountered during space exploration, including the […]
Posted inExploration Gear & Tech, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Tricorders & Sensors
Tricorder Tech: Detecting Microbes In Space
Editor’s note: this is an excerpt: “From Science Fiction To Science Fact” originally published by the U.S. Department of State
Posted inBiogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Habitable Zones, Microbiology & Virology, Press Release
Extreme Habitats: Microbial Life In Old Faithful Geyser
An eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is a sight to behold. Indeed, millions of tourists flock to the park each year to see it. Hot water […]
Posted inAstronauts and Explorers, Away Teams & Field Reports, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Press Release, Space Life Science, Space Stations
Astronauts Will Swab The Outside Of The Space Station To See If Microbes Are Present
Two upcoming spacewalks outside the International Space Station to conduct science research and station maintenance will feature NASA astronauts, both first-time spacewalkers.
Posted inAway Teams & Field Reports, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Gaia - Planetary Perspectives, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Nomenclature, Systematics, Natural History, Press Release, Space Life Science
Newly Established Bulgarian Barcode Of Life To Support Biodiversity Conservation In The Country
Editor’s note: here on Earth we have yet to complete catalog all of the species of life on our planet. Over the centuries improved ways of characterizing life forms and […]
Posted inAstrochemistry, Astrogeology, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Meteorites & Asteroids, Microbiology & Virology, Status Report
Fossil And Present-day Stromatolite Ooids Contain A Meteoritic Polymer Of Glycine And Iron
Hemoglycin, a space polymer of glycine and iron, has been identified in the carbonaceous chondritic meteorites Allende, Acfer 086, Kaba, Sutters Mill and Orgueil.