Titan: a methane-based life

1 13. 05. 2023
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The Cornell University scientific group, specializing in chemical molecular dynamics, made up of Doubles: James Stevenson and Paulette Clancy, concluded that it is possible for Saturn's Moon Titan to have a methane-free life without oxygen. This hypothesis has been pronounced despite the belief that life without the presence of water is not possible.

Scientists have succeeded in creating an artificial cell membrane from nitrogenous substances. It was viable at very low temperatures of liquid methane. The artificial cell consisted of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen molecules. These elements are commonly available on the moon Titan. The scientists named the cell as azotosome.

"Molecular simulations have shown that these membranes have elasticity at low temperatures comparable to that of lipid bilayers in water at room temperature," Stevenson said. "We have also shown that stable cryogenic membranes can form from the elements found on Titanium."

Exploration of the surface of Titan has shown that there is a system of lakes, seas and rivers on it that are likely to move liquid methane. Scientists are saying that there could be life here.

 

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