Subcritical water extraction of amino acids from Mars analog soils
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DOI: 10.1002/elps.201700459
Abstract: For decades, the Martian regolith has stymied robotic mission efforts to catalog the organic molecules present. Perchlorate salts, found widely throughout Mars, are the main culprit as they breakdown and react with organics liberated from… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; analog soils; amino acids; mars analog ... See more keywords
How to prevent mind-wandering during an EVA ? Presentation of a mind-wandering detection method using ECG technology in a Mars-analog environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.08.008
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study is to detect mind-wandering in an Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) context during a long supervision task. Detection is realized using an electro-cardiogram and measures of heart rate variability. Experienced by… read more here.
Keywords: mind; detection; mars analog; method ... See more keywords
Remote physiological monitoring in a Mars Analog field setting
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DOI: 10.1080/24725579.2018.1501624
Abstract: Abstract The ability to remotely monitor physiological parameters of individuals while working in an extreme environment is useful for promoting health and safety. There is limited evidence of real-time, remote ambulatory physiological monitoring during field… read more here.
Keywords: physiological monitoring; mars analog; field; analog field ... See more keywords
Conference Report: Biosignature Preservation and Detection in Mars Analog Environments.
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DOI: 10.1089/ast.2016.1608
Abstract: The Conference on Biosignature Preservation and Detection in Mars Analog Environments held in May 2016 brought together scientists to discuss microbial biosignatures in Mars analog habitable environments. Five analog environments were discussed: (1) hydrothermal spring… read more here.
Keywords: astrobiology; mars analog; analog environments; biosignature preservation ... See more keywords
The Molecular Record of Metabolic Activity in the Subsurface of the Río Tinto Mars Analog.
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DOI: 10.1089/ast.2020.2431
Abstract: In the subsurface, the interplay between microbial communities and the surrounding mineral substrate, potentially used as an energy source, results in different mineralized structures. The molecular composition of such structures can record and preserve information… read more here.
Keywords: subsurface; mars analog; metabolic activity; record metabolic ... See more keywords
Deoxyribonucleic Acid Extraction from Mars Analog Soils and Their Characterization with Solid-State Nanopores.
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DOI: 10.1089/ast.2021.0051
Abstract: Life detection on Mars is an important topic that includes a direct search for biomarkers. This requires instruments for in situ biomarker detection that are compact, lightweight, and able to withstand operations in space. Solid-state… read more here.
Keywords: dna; mars analog; state nanopores; deoxyribonucleic acid ... See more keywords