Resurrecting Ancient Enzymes in NASA’s Search for Life Beyond Earth

NASA-supported scientists have resurrected an enzyme first used by organisms on Earth 3.2-billion years ago and, in the process, have validated a chemical biosignature in rocks that is used to understand ancient life on Earth. The research provides a new understanding of what Earth’s biosphere was like early in our planet’s history and confirms a […]
Posted on January 30, 2026
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