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The exploration of Mars is crucial for understanding the potential origins of life beyond Earth, particularly given evidence of past liquid water and a more hospitable environment. This work highlights the significance of Mars as a potential record of early life processes, suggesting that it may provide insights into the conditions that led to the emergence of life.
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McKay, C.P. Life on Mars. Origins Life Evol Biosphere 26, 300 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02459770
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