A hidden pattern? Common polyextremophilic microbial adaptations in Icy Moon analog environments
Miguel Ángel Fernández-Martínez
The search for life signatures beyond Earth is one of the main objectives of space exploration. Studies of analogous terrestrial ecosystems have shed light on the limits of life and on the adaptations of microbial communities to thrive in these extreme environments resembling Icy Moons. However, their findings tend to be compartmentalized, which hinders the drawing of broad conclusions about the drivers and challenges for life. This study aims to identify general characteristics of microbial com