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Title: Nanobes Picture of: Nanobes Produced by: Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis Web Site Source: The Nanoworld Web Page Source: Dr. Philippa J.R. Uwins Web Site Owner: Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis Image Copyright Holder: Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis ID Number: WP0034218 |
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Caption Source: Nanobe Page Nanobes have cellular structures similar to Actinomycetes and fungi (spores, hyphae and fruiting bodies) with the exception that they are up to 10 times smaller in diameter (25nm-1.0μm). They have hollow, membrane bound structures that are most likely composed of C, O and N. Whilst morphologically distinct, nanobes are in the same size range as the controversial nanobacteria described by others in a variety of different rock types and in the Martian meteorite ALH84001. Current and future research will focus on the establishment of axenic cultures for analysis of growth rates and for determining the nature of their genetic material. |
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