Biogeochemical characterisation of Archaean microfossils, biomarkers and organic matter: Probing the nature and diversity of early life on Earth

太古代微化石、生物标志物和有机物的生物地球化学特征：探索地球早期生命的性质和多样性

• 批准号: DP0984258
• 负责人: Adj/Prof Birger Rasmussen
• 金额: $ 18.7万
• 依托单位: Curtin University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2009
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2009-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP0984258
• 关键词: Biogeochemical; characterisation; Archaean; microfossils; biomarkers

Recognizing biological signatures in ancient rocks poses the single greatest challenge to our understanding of the origin and evolution of life. This Project will use new advanced technology to reveal when and where life first appeared and assess its impact on the environment, atmosphere and climate. Results are essential for understanding the transformation of our planet into a suitable habitat for humankind. The work will place Australia among world leaders in one of the most exciting topics of current scientific research, raising Australia's reputation in this high profile and competitive field. The Project tackles profound questions and seeks to attract, inspire and train future scientists in an ideal location and research environment.

识别古老岩石中的生物特征对我们理解生命的起源和进化构成了最大的挑战。该项目将使用新的先进技术来揭示生命首次出现的时间和地点，并评估其对环境、大气和气候的影响。结果对于理解我们的星球如何转变为适合人类的栖息地至关重要。这项工作将使澳大利亚成为当今科学研究中最令人兴奋的话题之一的世界领导者之一，提高澳大利亚在这一备受瞩目和竞争激烈的领域的声誉。该项目解决了深刻的问题，并寻求在一个理想的地点和研究环境中吸引、激励和培训未来的科学家。