Might as Well Look

Dec 04, 2019

Researchers working with the MIT-based Search for Extraterrestrial Genomes are adapting gene sequencing tools to explore whether there is life on Mars, Quartz reports. It notes that the researchers are seeking out extreme environments on Earth — such as spots with high salinity or acidity — to test their approaches.

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