Nareik616 Posted December 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2010 NASA-funded astrobiology research has changed the fundamental knowledge about what comprises all known life on Earth. Researchers conducting tests in the harsh environment of Mono Lake in California have discovered the first known microorganism on Earth able to thrive and reproduce using the toxic chemical arsenic.The microorganism substitutes arsenic for phosphorus in its cell components. "The definition of life has just expanded," said Ed Weiler, NASA's associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at the agency's Headquarters in Washington. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czero 101 Posted December 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'm assuming you missed the thread about this very topic on this very page entitled "NASA to Hold News Conference on Astrobiology"....? Cz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nareik616 Posted December 2, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'm assuming you missed the thread about this very topic on this very page entitled "NASA to Hold News Conference on Astrobiology"....? Cz Yeah I saw that, just thought I'd post it as a new topic because its the link to the actual information from the press conference. Sorry if thats not what I should've done, I'm new here, still learning the ropes :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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