Limits of life in MgCl2-containing environments: chaotropicity defines the window.

JE, Hallsworth; MM, Yakimov; PN, Golyshin; JL, Gillion; G, D'Auria; Lima Alves F, de; Cono V, La; M, Genovese; BA, McKew; SL, Hayes; G, Harris; L, Giuliano; KN, Timmis; TJ, McGenity

doi:10.1111/j.1462-2920.2006.01212.x

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Limits of life in MgCl2-containing environments: chaotropicity defines the window.

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Hallsworth JE

Yakimov MM

Golyshin PN

Abstract

The biosphere of planet Earth is delineated by physico-chemical conditions that are too harsh for, or inconsistent with, life processes and maintenance of the structure and function of biomolecules. To define the window of life on Earth (and perhaps gain insights into the limits that life could tole...

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