Pressure as a Limiting Factor for Life
Facts concerning the stability and functioning of key biomolecular components suggest that cellular life should no longer be viable above a few thousand atmospheres (200–300 MPa). However, organisms are seen to survive in the laboratory to much higher pressures, extending into the GPa or even tens o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/6/3/34 |
