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Not much has been released about the molecules so far, with the Wall Street Journal breaking the news on Monday. The molecules are carbon-based, but no word has been given on what other elements are present, or how complex they may be. Complex organic compounds, like amino acids, are the building blocks to life. Philae’s mission was to determine which, if any, organic compounds existed on comets. This knowledge will allow scientists to determine if comets brought the necessary ingredients for life to early Earth. The conditions on the young Earth were not favorable for making those compounds, and it is most likely that they came from an outside source.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:31:16 +0000

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