Prebiotic membrane structures mimic the morphology of purported early traces of life on Earth
S. F. Jordan, M. A. van Zuilen, J. Rouillard, Z. Martins, N. Lane
This study shows that prebiotically plausible organic molecules form diverse structures resembling early microfossils, highlighting the challenges of interpreting morphological biosignatures.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2023 · PreprintPaleontology