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Mars Immunoasay Life Detection Instument


This study will focus on developing the scientific and technical foundation for a rapid, automated, compact instrument for detecting evidence of both extinct and present life on Mars. The goal is to accurately detect and quantify a wide range of potential biomarkers using positive and unambiguous immunoassay tests. Although promising, this instrument is in an early state of devlopment.

U.K Based researchers involved in this project

A.Steele: (link to related page)

K. Firman: (link to personal webpage)

J. Toporski


Jeremy Curtis, UK Microgravity Co-ordinator
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

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