[meteorite-list] ALH84001 and Apex Chert

[Paul H]

ALH84001 and Apex Chert  

Robert Verish wrote:

"Another characteristic that links Apex Chert and
ALH84001 is the controversy surrounding them, and
their claim to having evidence for microfossils."

In terms of the hypothesized microfossils found in 
Martian meteorites, I found this:

Growing Tiny Totally Tubular Formations  
Tucson (SPX) Jul 28, 2004 
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/life-04zzt.html

Growing tiny totally tubular formations
Public release date: 26-Jul-2004
Contact: Mari N. Jensen
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-07/uoa-gtt072104.php

The news release stated:

"Tubular structures found on a Martian meteorite 
had been suggested as evidence of life, he said. 

Goldstein pointed out that finding a chemical means 
to grow such self-organizing systems highlights 
the fact that living organisms are not needed to 
create such structures. 

"Such tubes can be generated and yet have nothing 
to do with life," he said."

I am not taking sides on this issue, pro or con, just 
pointing some interesting research. People can decide 
for themselves what it means, if anything.

Yours,

Paul
Baton Rouge, LA


	
		
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