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New Life Form Announced by NASA

 
Bacteria

In the "How Did We Get Here" episode of Through the Wormhole, Morgan Freeman explored the leading theories on the origin of life. Humans are searching for clues in countless different ways, from chemistry to archaeology. Today it seems we have more questions than answers. But discoveries like this incredible announcement from NASA take us one step closer to understanding the truth behind life as we know it.

NASA has discovered a strange bacteria living deep in a California lake that can survive on arsenic and can even grow by incorporating the element into its DNA and cell membranes.

The finding not only presents the possibility that alternative life forms can exist, or once existed, on Earth. It also has deep implications for the search for life beyond Earth. It also muddies the waters for scientists refining techniques to identify alien life, if it exists.

Get the whole story.

Don't miss a special presentation of the "How Did We Get Here?" episode of Through the Wormhole with new footage about NASA's discovery. Tune in on Saturday, December 4 at 8PM E/P.



Related Links

More on NASA's discovery, ETs and the origin of life

     Watch NASA's Full Announcement
     NASA's Press Release


Through the Wormhole

     Video: How Did We Get Here?

     Photos: The Origin of Life

     Video: Alien Life

     Photos: Are We Alone?


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