title: Magnetite biomineralization and ancient life on Mars.
abstract: Certain chemical and mineral features of the Martian meteorite ALH84001 were reported in 1996 to be probable evidence of ancient life on Mars. In spite of new observations and interpretations, the question of ancient life on Mars remains unresolved. Putative biogenic, nanometer magnetite has now become a leading focus in the debate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 93407, USA. rfrankel@calpoly.edu
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Frankel
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Buseck
mesh_terms: D018559:Exobiology; D005118:Extraterrestrial Environment; D052203:Ferrosoferric Oxide; D007501:Iron; D019369:Life; D018535:Mars; D010087:Oxides
chemical_list: D010087:Oxides; D007501:Iron; D052203:Ferrosoferric Oxide