Genetic modification and selection of microorganisms for growth on Mars |
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Authors: | Hiscox J A Thomas D J |
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Institution: | Department of Microbiology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham 35294, USA. Julian_Hilcox@micro.microbio.uab.edu |
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Abstract: | Genetic engineering has often been suggested as a mechanism for improving the survival prospects of terrestrial microoganisms when seeded on Mars. The survival characteristics that these pioneer microorganisms could be endowed with and a variety of mechanisms by which this can be achieved are discussed, together with an overview of some of the potential hurdles that must be overcome. Also, a number of biologically useful properties for these microorganisms are presented that could facilitate the initial human colonisation and ultimately the planetary engineering of Mars. |
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