This approach improves characterization of life on Mars, suggesting strategies for finding extraterrestrial organisms.
The potential for life on Mars has intrigued humanity for centuries. An organics-forward approach to sample return and in situ analyses provides the means to establish a robust characterization of Martian organic (bio)geochemical processes. This dual focus on both abiotic components and potential biotic remnants represents a critical step in the search for extraterrestrial life within our Solar System.
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