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Poster Session: Astrobiology and Exobiology
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6:30 PM
Town Center Exhibit Hall
Sharma S.*
Lee C.
Malaska M.
Fayolle E.
Vu T. H.
et al.
Detecting Pigments as Potential Biosignatures with Deep UV Raman Spectroscopy
[#2666]
Biological pigments are complex organic molecules that may be useful biosignatures. We analyze carotenoid pigments with deep UV and visible Raman spectroscopy.
Biological pigments are complex organic molecules that may be useful biosignatures. We analyze carotenoid pigments with deep UV and visible Raman spectroscopy.
Kivrak L.*
Halbert S.
Williams A. J.
Buch A.
He Y.
et al.
Potential for Trimethylsulfonium Hydroxide as a Thermochemolysis Reagent to Detect Organic Biomarkers in Future Life-Detection Missions
[#2744]
Cell membrane fragments / Caught in martian analogs / Chemicals release.
Cell membrane fragments / Caught in martian analogs / Chemicals release.
Gibbons E. F.*
Léveillé R. J.
Berlo K.
Slater G.
Making and Maintaining Lipid Biosignatures in a Glaciovolcanic Setting
[#2772]
We report the geology and organic geochemistry of a Mars-like glaciovolcanic site to better understand its habitability and biosignature preservation potential.
We report the geology and organic geochemistry of a Mars-like glaciovolcanic site to better understand its habitability and biosignature preservation potential.
Javier B. M.*
Perl S. M.
Basu C.
Fischer W.
Celestian A. J.
Detection and Preservation of Extremophile Biosignatures in Lithium-Bearing Evaporites for Life Detection
[#2825]
We aim to investigate the preservation potential for biosignatures and microbial communities in Li-dominated brine systems and Li-containing evaporites.
We aim to investigate the preservation potential for biosignatures and microbial communities in Li-dominated brine systems and Li-containing evaporites.
Teece B. L.*
Baumgartner R. J.
Barlow E. V.
Pejcic B.
Soares G. G.
et al.
Looking for Syngenetic Biomolecules in Ancient Overmature Organic Matter: Implications for Organic Analysis on Mars
[#1036]
Here, we discuss approaches to determining syngeneity of organic matter in ancient environments that are analogues to Mars.
Here, we discuss approaches to determining syngeneity of organic matter in ancient environments that are analogues to Mars.
Gant P. C.*
Williams A. J.
Floyd M. A. M.
Emerson D.
Detecting a Novel Biosignature Using Modern Spaceflight Technology
[#2957]
Discussion around a potential new class of biosignatures and how to detect them using current spaceflight technology.
Discussion around a potential new class of biosignatures and how to detect them using current spaceflight technology.
Mattioda A. L.*
Najeeb P. K.
Ricketts C. L.
ICEE: Next Generation Exobiology and Astrobiology Studies
[#3026]
Radiation studies of PAHs leading as “top-down” synthesis of organic formation.
Radiation studies of PAHs leading as “top-down” synthesis of organic formation.
Trowbridge A. J.*
Marchi S.
Osinski G. R.
Preliminary Modeling of the Impact-Induced Hydrothermal System at the Haughton Impact Structure
[#1709]
We coupled iSALE and HYDROTHERM for the first time to model the full evolution of the impact-induced hydrothermal system at the Haughton impact structure.
We coupled iSALE and HYDROTHERM for the first time to model the full evolution of the impact-induced hydrothermal system at the Haughton impact structure.
Ortiz Quintana C.*
Delgado Vega K.
Olivieri Encarnación V.
Agosto Reyes A.
Cruz Vega E.
et al.
The Mean Global Surface Temperature of Earth-like Planets
[#1855]
We propose a model to estimate the mean global surface temperature of an Earth-like planet calibrated with Earth in the last 750 million years.
We propose a model to estimate the mean global surface temperature of an Earth-like planet calibrated with Earth in the last 750 million years.
Cuevas-Quiñones S.*
Wilkins O. H.
Yocum K. M.
Milam S. N.
Infrared Spectroscopy of the Photolysis and Sublimation of Acetonitrile (CH3CN) Ice with SubLIME
[#2637]
FTIR spectroscopy was used by SubLIME to monitor the UV photolysis of CH3CN ice, preliminarily showing that photolysis temperature affects the chemistry.
FTIR spectroscopy was used by SubLIME to monitor the UV photolysis of CH3CN ice, preliminarily showing that photolysis temperature affects the chemistry.
Fox-Powell M. G.*
Stephens B.
Batty C.
Gladding T.
Olsson-Francis K.
Geochemistry and Microbiology of Geothermal Aerosols in Iceland: Implications for Biosignatures in the Plumes of Enceladus
[#2745]
Seeking life’s traces / In Icelandic aerosols / Helps model ice plumes.
Seeking life’s traces / In Icelandic aerosols / Helps model ice plumes.
Johnson P. V.*
Parker C. W.
Vu T. H.
Kim T.
Preservation of Microbial Viability in Vitreous Magnesium Sulfate Hydrate: Implications for Europa
[#1269]
We report experiments that compare the viability of microorganisms in vitreous and crystalline magnesium sulfate hydrates at 100 K.
We report experiments that compare the viability of microorganisms in vitreous and crystalline magnesium sulfate hydrates at 100 K.
Dzurilla K. A.*
Weber J. M.
LaRowe D. E.
Goldman A. D.
Henderson B. L.
et al.
Abiotic Redox Reactions of Quinones Driven by Ocean World Relevant Minerals
[#2362]
An investigation of FeS’s ability to facilitate the production of biologically important compounds.
An investigation of FeS’s ability to facilitate the production of biologically important compounds.
Osborne S. D.*
Molayousefi M. D.
Moradi M.
Chevrier V. F.
Assessment of Chao- Versus Kosmotropic Properties of Brine Solutions Through Their Effects on Protein Structure
[#2636]
Review of chao- and kosmotropic responses in prokaryotic ubiquitin-like protein (Pup) in effort to more closely define regions of habitability for ocean worlds.
Review of chao- and kosmotropic responses in prokaryotic ubiquitin-like protein (Pup) in effort to more closely define regions of habitability for ocean worlds.
Plattner T. A.
Sephus C.
Schmidt B. E.*
Bowman J. S.
Doran P.
et al.
Geochemistry of Acidic Saline Lakes in Western Australia
[#2929]
This abstract describes our overall Oceans Across Space and Time (OAST) fieldwork to Western Australia.
This abstract describes our overall Oceans Across Space and Time (OAST) fieldwork to Western Australia.
Murphy A. E.*
Sharma S.
Razzell Hollis J.
Steele A.
Bhartia R.
et al.
Deep UV Raman Spectroscopy of Organic Carbon: Implications for SHERLOC Observations on Mars
[#2519]
Characterizing organic carbon in stromatolites using DUV and VIS Raman spectroscopy to provide different and complementary structural information.
Characterizing organic carbon in stromatolites using DUV and VIS Raman spectroscopy to provide different and complementary structural information.
Czaja A. D.*
Zorzano M.-P.
Kminek G.
Meyer M. A.
Beaty D. W.
et al.
Outcomes of the Science Community Workshop on the Mars 2020 Mission First Sample Depot for the Mars Sample Return Campaign
[#2523]
At the MSR Community Depot Workshop, it was agreed that the depot samples and those kept on the rover each constitute a scientifically return-worthy cache.
At the MSR Community Depot Workshop, it was agreed that the depot samples and those kept on the rover each constitute a scientifically return-worthy cache.
Ligeza G.*
Bontognali T. R. R.
Kuhn B.
Josset J. L.
Kuhn N. J.
Identification of Rock Textures and Morphological Biosignatures with Close-up Images — Towards CLUPI’s Operations During the ExoMars Mission
[#1452]
Our research is focused on identifying optimal working conditions for CLUPI (a close-up imager on the ExoMars rover) to detect morphological biosignatures.
Our research is focused on identifying optimal working conditions for CLUPI (a close-up imager on the ExoMars rover) to detect morphological biosignatures.
Westenberg M. R.*
Rivera-Valentín E. G.
Lynch K. L.
Kring D. A.
Evaluating Boiling Curves and Their Implications for Impact-Generated Hydrothermal Systems on Mars
[#1218]
Boiling curves were calculated for impact craters on Mars to identify potential regions of boiling and habitability in the resulting hydrothermal systems.
Boiling curves were calculated for impact craters on Mars to identify potential regions of boiling and habitability in the resulting hydrothermal systems.
Cogliati S.*
Macey M. C.
Identification of Inorganic Biosignatures in Simulated Gale Crater Aqueous Environment Studied Through Thermochemical Modelling
[#1369]
We used thermochemical modeling to investigate mineralogical biosignatures in a water-rock system similar to the Rocknest basalt at Gale crater.
We used thermochemical modeling to investigate mineralogical biosignatures in a water-rock system similar to the Rocknest basalt at Gale crater.
Basu U. A.*
Schroedl P.
Phillips M. S.
Moersch J. E.
Warren K.
et al.
Correlating Aerial and Ground-Based Hyperspectral Data with Microbial Composition and Diversity in a Mars Analog Hydrothermal System in Iceland
[#1840]
We correlate between spectral signatures in hyperspectral images and variations in the microbial community composition and diversity in a hydrothermal site.
We correlate between spectral signatures in hyperspectral images and variations in the microbial community composition and diversity in a hydrothermal site.
Belleau-Magnat G.*
Lemelin M.
Cloutis E. A.
Investigation of Biosignatures in Canadian Arctic Gossans Using Portable Field Remote Sensing Instruments
[#1633]
This project aims to study biosignatures in Canadian Arctic gossans, which are analogs to the martian surface, using rover-mountable spectroscopy instruments.
This project aims to study biosignatures in Canadian Arctic gossans, which are analogs to the martian surface, using rover-mountable spectroscopy instruments.
Willis M. C.*
Krysiak N.
Eshelman E. J.
Smith H. J.
Mueller K.
et al.
Organic Matter Imaging in a Mars-analog Glacial Environment Using Solid-Phase Excitation Emission Matrix Spectroscopy
[#2876]
Lab and field-based testing of an organic matter fluorescence imager developed based on excitation emission matrix spectroscopy.
Lab and field-based testing of an organic matter fluorescence imager developed based on excitation emission matrix spectroscopy.
Cheng R.-L.*
Michalski J. R.
Campbell K. A.
Finding Astrobiological Targets and Potential Biosignatures on Mars: Insights from Silica Sinters in Chile
[#1407]
Compositional remote sensing and laboratory measurements of sinters in Chile to help to determine astrobiological targets and identify biosignatures on Mars.
Compositional remote sensing and laboratory measurements of sinters in Chile to help to determine astrobiological targets and identify biosignatures on Mars.
Luna M. L.*
Valadez D. D.
Weber J. M.
Vandervelde D. D.
Barge L. M.
Investigating Abiotic Mineral-Organic Chemistry with Iron Oxyhydroxides
[#1039]
Iron oxyhydroxides analogous to Gale Crater on Mars have been combined with pyruvate in aqueous solution to test possible reduction to the hydroxy-acid lactate.
Iron oxyhydroxides analogous to Gale Crater on Mars have been combined with pyruvate in aqueous solution to test possible reduction to the hydroxy-acid lactate.
García-Gómez L.*
Cabalín L. M.
Lucena P.
Delgado T.
Fortes F. J.
et al.
First Detection of Organic Matter in Oil Shale by LIBS Under a Mars Simulated Atmosphere
[#2401]
This work demonstrates for the first time the detection of natural organic matter in oil shale using LIBS under martian conditions.
This work demonstrates for the first time the detection of natural organic matter in oil shale using LIBS under martian conditions.
Connor A.*
Elsaid S.
Easter P.
Brisset J.
Britt D.
Investigating Eisenia Fetida Survival in High Fidelity Lunar and Martian Regolith Vermiculture
[#1158]
Vermiculture can be applied to a future lunar or martian base by breaking down food and human waste, and fertilizing regolith to promote sustainable plant growth.
Vermiculture can be applied to a future lunar or martian base by breaking down food and human waste, and fertilizing regolith to promote sustainable plant growth.
Aponte J. C.*
Kolibas S.
McLain H. L.
Dworkin J. P.
Elsila J. E.
et al.
Insoluble Cyanide in CI, CM, CR, CO, and CV Carbonaceous Chondrites
[#1281]
Insoluble cyanide in carbonaceous chondrite residues previously subjected to organic solvent extraction.
Insoluble cyanide in carbonaceous chondrite residues previously subjected to organic solvent extraction.
Alexandre M. R.*
Huang Y.
Santos E.
Heck P. P.
Connolly H. C.
et al.
Analyses of Molecular and Compound Specific C and H Isotopic Ratios of Volatile Aldehydes and Ketones in Murchison Using Headspace Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) On-Fiber Derivatization
[#2079]
In this study, we show the use of Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) on fiber derivatization as a tool for aldehydes and ketones analysis in meteorites.
In this study, we show the use of Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) on fiber derivatization as a tool for aldehydes and ketones analysis in meteorites.
Cooper G.*
Jackson W.
Rios A. C.
Yeung K.
Dateo C.
Meteoritic Enantiomer Excesses: A Magnetic Bias in Reactant Activity During Irradiation of Sugar Precursors?
[#3029]
We show that early solar system magnetic and radiation forces may have biased reactant selectivity during synthesis of sugar derivatives.
We show that early solar system magnetic and radiation forces may have biased reactant selectivity during synthesis of sugar derivatives.
Koga T.*
Takano Y.
Ogawa N. O.
Oba Y.
Ohkouchi N.
et al.
Method for Analyzing Compound-Specific Carbon and Nitrogen Isotopic Composition of Purine and Pyrimidine Nucleobases in Carbonaceous Meteorites: Perspectives for Bennu Samples
[#2289]
We have developed a new method of analyzing carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios in underivatized pyrimidine and purine nucleobases in carbonaceous chondrites.
We have developed a new method of analyzing carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios in underivatized pyrimidine and purine nucleobases in carbonaceous chondrites.
Fosseprez Ch.*
Gucsik A.
Toward the Finding of Extraterrestrial Life Form in Human Time Scale Observations
[#1903]
In searching for extraterrestrial life the relationship between life and information appears to be one of its key discernible characteristics.
In searching for extraterrestrial life the relationship between life and information appears to be one of its key discernible characteristics.
Sapers H. M.*
Mustard J. F.
Plesa A-C.
Spohn T.
Knapmeyer-Endrun B.
et al.
Scientific Rationale for Exploration of the Marian Subsurface
[#2684]
Fundamental science questions for martian subsurface exploration: (1) crustal architecture; (2) subsurface volatiles; (3) habitability implications.
Fundamental science questions for martian subsurface exploration: (1) crustal architecture; (2) subsurface volatiles; (3) habitability implications.
Mustard J. F.*
Sapers H.
Plesa A.-C.
Spohn T.
Hao J.
et al.
Meeting the Challenges of Measurements in the Martian Subsurface
[#2208]
Measurements and strategies are needed to expand knowledge of martian subsurface, an astrobiological frontier, in preparation for the Mars Life Explorer.
Measurements and strategies are needed to expand knowledge of martian subsurface, an astrobiological frontier, in preparation for the Mars Life Explorer.
Clark B. C.*
Kolb V. M.
Astrobiology: A Systems-Level Science
[#1043]
A systems approach frames hypotheses for the earliest colonizer cells, which depart from “minimalist” cells, while consistent with prebiotic evolution.
A systems approach frames hypotheses for the earliest colonizer cells, which depart from “minimalist” cells, while consistent with prebiotic evolution.
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