Potentially Alive 830-Million-Year-Old Organisms Found Trapped in Ancient Rock

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An incredible discovery has just revealed a potential new source for understanding life on ancient Earth.

In addition, microorganisms have been documented in fluid inclusions in gypsum and halite, mostly modern or recent, with a handful dating back to ancient times. However, the method of identifying these ancient organisms has left some doubt as to whether they are the same age as the halite.led by geologist Sara Schreder-Gomes of West Virginia University.

Inside, they found organic solids and liquids, consistent with prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, based on their size, shape and ultraviolet fluorescence.

 

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