A complex organic molecule has been found in a star forming cloud 27,000 light years away from earth. This complex organic molecule is called Iso-propyl cyanid. This organic molecule has a branched carbon backbone that is complex enough to create life. This molecule has the prospect as being a foundation for being a building block for life. Various organic molecules have been found in space but this is the only one that has a carbon backbone that can create life. This organic compound is the closest thing that we have found to what we have here on earth. This compound also has a backbone of amino acids. If amino acids like these are widespread through the galaxy then more life can also be out there as well, Read more:
Complex organic molecule found in interstellar space
This is very interesting. I guess this may prove the theory that in this large and ever-expanding universe, we cannot be the only form of life.
ReplyDeleteDoes any Iso-propyl cyanid exist on Earth, either naturally or artificially?
ReplyDeleteSomething that recently popped up was dead organic cell on a meteorite that impacted with Earth. Just wondering if this has any connection to it in terms of composition and where it came from.
ReplyDeleteThis is great news! However, although iso-propyl cyanid is a start, wouldn't there need to be a lot more present molecules in order for there to be sustainable life?
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