ALMA detection and astrobiological potential of vinyl cyanide on Titan

Recent simulations have indicated that vinyl cyanide is the best candidate molecule for the formation of cell membranes/vesicle structures in Titan's hydrocarbon-rich lakes and seas. Although the existence of vinyl cyanide (C2H3CN) on Titan was previously inferred using Cassini mass spectrometr...

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Main Authors: Palmer, M, Cordiner, M, Nixon, C, Charnley, S, Teanby, N, Kisiel, Z, Irwin, P, Mumma, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science 2017