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Bacterial Silicification and Its Relevance in Astrobiological ResearchSilicified bacteria are the earliest evidence of life on Earth. If life evolved on Mars or Europa, its traces may have been silicified. Detailed knowledge on silicification therefore helps refine our search parameters for extraterrestrial life. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Document ID
20020045581
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Toporski, J. (Carnegie Institution of Washington Washington, DC United States)
Steele, A. (Carnegie Institution of Washington Washington, DC United States)
Westall, F. (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Orleans, France)
Thomas-Keprta, K. L. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX United States)
McKay, D. S. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 2002
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIII
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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