For the paper trail of life on Mars or other planets, find cellulose

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Cellulose microfibers. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cellulose microfibers. Credit: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Looking for evidence of life on Mars or other planets? Finding cellulose microfibers would be the next best thing to a close encounter, according to new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


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