Newly discovered "Life" form
Microbes that metabolize so slowly scientists call them "undead" rather than alive have been discovered in a trench off the coast of S. America. They live below the sea floor where there is no light, little heat, and practically no energy to draw from.
It's tempting to say "who cares?", but apparently researchers believe these "zombie" species may provide insights to life on other planets, and be a source for genetic material to help them understand questions about metabolism, withstanding cold or synthesizing chemicals.
Read more at the Penn State Live site, or on Wired Science, which has a couple of photos.





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