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Ancient ores offer clues that life existed 2.7 bln years ago

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Press Trust of India Toronto

Microbes were actively feeding on sulphate in the ocean and influencing seawater chemistry during that geological time period, researchers said.

The research provides new insight into how ancient metal-ore deposits can be used to better understand the chemistry of the ancient oceans

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First Published: Dec 11 2012 | 5:55 PM IST

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