Neutrinos to Astrovirology: Signatures

TL;DR

This paper discusses the importance of studying life's biosignatures and communication methods to detect extraterrestrial life and prevent potential infections from space.

Contribution

The paper emphasizes the need for comprehensive analysis of biosignatures and communication methods in astrovirology.

Findings

The singular instance of NASA investigating potential Martian microfossils has been refuted.

Comprehensive analysis of biosignatures is essential to detect extraterrestrial intelligence and prevent infections.

Terrestrial infections from Earth-originating microorganisms require investigation due to potential mutations.

Abstract

In the 20th century, the concept of terrestrial life's unity was solidified, and the 21st century saw the emergence and establishment
of astrovirology. To date, life originating beyond Earth has not been identified. The singular instance where NASA investigated potential
microfossils in Martian ejecta found on Earth has since been refuted. This report suggests that a more comprehensive discussion and
analysis of life's biosignatures and communication methods are essential. Such approaches are crucial not only to avoid overlooking the
possible existence of extra-terrestrial intelligence (ETI) but also to prevent potential human infections that could arise from
extra-terrestrial contact. In addition terrestrial infections by microorganism that originally derived from Earth and were returned,
require investigation due to potential mutations and subsequent increased pathogenicity.