Astrobiology - The Quest for Life in the Universe
Offered By: Europlanet via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating field of astrobiology in this 30-minute webinar presented by Christine Moissl-Eichinger from Medizinische Universität Graz. Delve into the study of microbial life forms under extreme conditions, from mutating microbes on the space station to organisms thriving hundreds of meters below Earth's surface. Discover how these resilient microorganisms survive in harsh environments and learn about their potential relevance to the search for extraterrestrial life in our Solar System. Gain insights into bacterial resistance, probiotics, and the impact of temperature and liquids on microbial communities. Understand the importance of planetary protection regulations and their role in space exploration. Join this Europlanet webinar to unravel the mysteries of life in the universe and expand your knowledge of astrobiology.
Syllabus
Introduction
What are you interested in
Bacterial resistance
Probiotics
Temperature
Liquids
Microbes
Europlanet
The microbial community
Planetary protection regulations
Taught by
Europlanet
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