Magnetite biomineralization and ancient life on Mars

被引:21
作者
Frankel, RB [1 ]
Buseck, PR
机构
[1] Calif Polytech State Univ San Luis Obispo, Dept Phys, San Luis Obispo, CA 94307 USA
[2] Arizona State Univ, Dept Geol, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
[3] Arizona State Univ, Dept Chem Biochem, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
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10.1016/S1367-5931(99)00072-1
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Certain chemical and mineral features of the Martian meteorite ALH84001 were reported in 1996 to be probable evidence of ancient life on Mars. In spite of new observations and interpretations, the question of ancient life on Mars remains unresolved. Putative biogenic, nanometer magnetite has now become a leading focus in the debate.
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页码:171 / 176
页数:6
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