An organics-forward approach to searching for life on Mars.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 42115180.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-026-72266-2 and PMC identifier 13161271.
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Abstract
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.