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Rhinocladiella similis: A Model Eukaryotic Organism for Astrobiological Studies on Microbial Interactions with Martian Soil Analogs

by Keith Cowing

The exploration of our solar system for microbial extraterrestrial life is the primary goal of several space agencies.

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Ocean World Update: Deep-sea Discovery Shines Light On Life In The Twilight Zone

by Keith Cowing

The ocean’s twilight zone is deep, dark, and — according to new research — iron deficient. No sunlight reaches this region 200 to 1,000 meters below the sea surface, where […]

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