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March 16, 2016

Microbial Mats Offer Clues To Life on Early Earth
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Mar 16, 2016
Ancient clusters of rock that preserve some of the oldest microbes on Earth occasionally possess mysterious branch-like formations. Now, scientists think they know what might have caused this enigmatic branching - changes in microbial activity in the shallow lakes and seas where life first evolved. These findings, published in the July issue of the journal Geobiology, could help researchers decipher potential signs of primitive life on distant planets, scientists said. "Most of the history o ... read more

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