Preservation of Microorganisms (Chroococcidiopsis sp. 029) in Salt Minerals under Low Atmospheric Pressure: Application to Life Detection on Mars

Ziyao Fang et al 2024 Planet. Sci. J. 5 263 Laboratory studies suggest that crystals of halite — the mineral form of sodium chloride and an unrefined version of table salt — may be the best way to preserve and transport potential Martian microbial life.
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