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Scientists discover analog for extraterrestrial life in Idaho Hot Springs

http://toxics.usgs.gov/highlights/archaea.html

Report on a community of microscopic organisms, Archaea, found deep in an Idaho hot spring living on hydrogen and carbon dioxide that could possibly exist on other planets. Includes links to related studies, investigators, and microbiology.

by Chapelle, Frank H. and Toxic Substances Hydrology Program (Sponsor)
Related topics:
Archaea, Geothermal resources, Microbiology, Microscopy, Planetary sciences, Thermal features
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Idaho

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