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The asteroid NASA landed on is carrying ingredients for DNA and RNA. It's a promising sign for prospects of alien life.


Published on 2025-01-29 11:42:17 - MSN
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  • NASA scientists found amino acids, key minerals, and nucleobases for DNA in samples from the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission. It's a win for alien life.

The asteroid Bennu, from which NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission collected samples, has been found to contain key components of DNA and RNA, including uracil and niacin, along with other organic compounds like phosphates. These findings, announced by NASA, suggest that the building blocks of life could be widespread in the solar system, enhancing the prospects for finding life elsewhere. The presence of these molecules on Bennu supports the theory that life on Earth might have been seeded by materials from space, as asteroids like Bennu could have delivered these essential ingredients to our planet. This discovery not only provides insights into the origins of life but also fuels speculation about the potential for life on other celestial bodies.

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