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The Use Of RNA-seq For The Study Of Physiological Adaptations Of Halophiles In Extreme Environments For Astrobiological Data Interpretation

by Keith Cowing

The purpose of this paper aims to discuss the utility of RNA-seq, a transcriptomic analysis tool, to study the details of halophile adaptations within terrestrial evolution and for projected Martian […]

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Offworld Genomics Research On the ISS: Studying DNA in Space

by Keith Cowing

Long-term space exploration exposes humans to radiation that can damage deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, which carries the genetic information for our development and functioning. Conditions in space also affect the […]

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Tricorder Tech: Real-Time DNA Sequencing in the Antarctic Dry Valleys Using the Oxford Nanopore Sequencer

by Keith Cowing

The ability to sequence DNA outside of the laboratory setting has enabled novel research questions to be addressed in the field in diverse areas, ranging from environmental microbiology to viral […]

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