Complexity Digest 2001.21 - 01.01

21-May-2001

Resuscitated 'Alien' Microbes Stir Up An Italian Storm, Nature Bookmark and Share

Abstract: Two Naples scientists claim to have found extraterrestrial bacteria in ancient rocks and meteorites from one of the city's museums.(…) they had brought back to life dried up bacteria, which they believe had been locked up in the rocks for millions of years.

But most biologists at the meeting were unconvinced that contamination could be ruled out. And they said they were concerned that the authors had bypassed peer review by presenting their findings directly to the academy.