Towards a more universal life detection strategy

Chou, L. et al. (2021) Towards a more universal life detection strategy. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 53(4), 181. (doi: 10.3847/25c2cfeb.53a24171)

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Abstract

This white paper argues for a more universal approach to life detection. We recommend that life detection missions focus on looking for signatures of life deemed to be shared by all possible types of life, independent of their specific biochemistries, rather than looking for signatures of life that could arguably be specific to Terran-life.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cronin, Professor Lee
Authors: Chou, L., Grefenstette, N., Johnson, S. S., Graham, H., Mahaffy, P., Kempes, C., Elsila, J. E., Libby, E., Ellington, A., Anslyn, E., Hoehler, T., Girguis, P., Cronin, L., Brinkerhoff, W., and Lollar, B. S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society
Publisher:American Astronomical Society
ISSN:0002-7537
ISSN (Online):2330-9458
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 The Authors
First Published:First published in Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society 53(4): 181
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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