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Editorial
. 2024 Jan 31;20(1):18-19.
doi: 10.6026/973206300200018. eCollection 2024.

Neutrinos to Astrovirology: Signatures

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Neutrinos to Astrovirology: Signatures

Paul Shapshak et al. Bioinformation. .

Abstract

In the 20th century, the concept of terrestrial life's unity was solidified, and the 21st century saw the emergence and establishment of astrovirology. To date, life originating beyond Earth has not been identified. The singular instance where NASA investigated potential microfossils in Martian ejecta found on Earth has since been refuted. This report suggests that a more comprehensive discussion and analysis of life's biosignatures and communication methods are essential. Such approaches are crucial not only to avoid overlooking the possible existence of extra-terrestrial intelligence (ETI) but also to prevent potential human infections that could arise from extra-terrestrial contact. In addition terrestrial infections by microorganism that originally derived from Earth and were returned, require investigation due to potential mutations and subsequent increased pathogenicity.

Keywords: Biosignatures; CDC; Dyson; Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (ETI); NIH; Sagan-Kardashev; WHO; astrobiology; astrovirology; biochemistry; biodefense; communication; contamination from Earth; electromagnetic radiation; entropy; exoplanets; extra-terrestrial biosafety zone; goldilocks; molecular biology; neutrino; space exploration; terrestrial; unity life.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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