Discovery of New Microorganisms in the Stratosphere

Three new species of bacteria, which are not found on Earth and which are highly resistant to ultra-violet radiation, have been discovered in the upper stratosphere by Indian scientists. One of the new species has been named as Janibacter hoylei, after the Distinguished Astrophysicist Fred Hoyle, the second as Bacillus isronensis recognising the contribution of ISRO in the balloon experiments which led to its discovery and the third as Bacillus aryabhata after India’s celebrated ancient astronomer Aryabhata and also the first satellite of ISRO.

The experiment was conducted using a 26.7 million cubic feet balloon carrying a 459 kg scientific payload soaked in 38 kg of liquid Neon, which was flown from the National Balloon Facility in Hyderabad, operated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The payload consisted of a cryosampler containing sixteen evacuated and sterilised stainless steel probes. Throughout the flight, the probes remained immersed in liquid Neon to create a cryopump effect. These cylinders, after collecting air samples from different heights ranging from 20 km to 41 km, were parachuted down and safely retrieved. These samples were analysed by scientists at the Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad as well as the National Center for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune for independent examination, ensuring that both laboratories followed similar protocols to achieve homogeneity of procedure and interpretation.

The Analytical Findings are Summarised as Follows:

In all, 12 bacterial and six fungal colonies were detected, nine of which, based on 16S RNA gene sequence, showed greater than 98% similarity with reported known species on earth. Three bacterial colonies, namely, PVAS-1, B3 W22 and B8 W22 were, however, totally new species. All the three newly identified species had significantly higher UV resistance compared to their nearest phylogenetic neighbours. Of the above, PVAS-1, identified as a member of the genus Janibacter, has been named Janibacter hoylei. sp. nov. The second new species B3 W22 was named as Bacillus isronensis sp.nov. and the third new species B8 W22 as Bacillus aryabhata.

The precautionary measures and controls operating in this experiment inspire confidence that these species were picked up in the stratosphere. While the present study does not conclusively establish the extra-terrestrial origin of microorganisms, it does provide positive encouragement to continue the work in our quest to explore the origin of life.

This multi-institutional effort had Jayant Narlikar from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune as Principal Investigator and veteran Scientists U.R. Rao from ISRO and P.M. Bhargava from Anveshna supported as mentors of the experiment. S. Shivaji from CCMB and Yogesh Shouche from NCCS were the biology experts and Ravi Manchanda from TIFR was in charge of the balloon facility. C.B.S. Dutt was the Project Director from ISRO who was in charge of preparing and operating the complex payload.

This was the second such experiment conducted by ISRO, the first one being in 2001. Even though the first experiment had yielded positive results, it was decided to repeat the experiment by exercising extra care to ensure that it was totally free from any terrestrial contamination.

Youtube


http://c-p53.blogspot.com/2009/03/discovery-of-new-microorganisms-i...

Views: 58

Comment

You need to be a member of 12160 Social Network to add comments!

Join 12160 Social Network

"Destroying the New World Order"

TOP CONTENT THIS WEEK

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SITE!

mobile page

12160.info/m

12160 Administrators

 

Latest Activity

Doc Vega posted a blog post

The Human Menagerie

The Human MenagerieCome on Baby for the midnight danceSome kind of cosmic romanceYour eyes tell me…See More
3 hours ago
Bob of the Family Renner posted photos
yesterday
Doc Vega posted a blog post

Two Combat Aircraft Captured and Studied in WWII Pacific Theater

 During the heated contest of the WWII Pacific Ocean War both the US Pacific fleet and the Axis…See More
Thursday
Doc Vega posted a blog post
Wednesday
Burbia posted a photo
Tuesday
Millie P. Carlos is now a member of 12160 Social Network
Tuesday
Sandy posted videos
Monday
Burbia commented on Ragnarok's video
Thumbnail

Charles Manson Talks About The Global Elite

"Another group of people that get disregarded are the the Process Church.  Deaths and strange…"
Aug 10
Sandy posted a video

Captain fantastic scene (Bill of rights)

Scene from the movie "Captain fantastic"Uploader does not claim ownership of any of the footage used in this video. All credit goes to the respective owners ...
Aug 9
tjdavis posted photos
Aug 8
tjdavis posted a video

The UK Has Just Reached It's Boiling Point - Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais - Frustration still there a year on.Nicholaswatt reports what he has been told by a parliamentary veteran, who warns: "'My constituents feel th...
Aug 8
Doc Vega posted a blog post

Terrorized on a 3 Day Weekend

 We had a holiday weekend coming up. My ex, whom I was sharing custody with was off for her…See More
Aug 8
Sandy posted videos
Aug 7
Sandy replied to Sandy's discussion Sick sci-fi sex fantasy written by Epstein's first benefactor people say inspired his twisted island... before author's SON ended up arresting him
"Interesting. I always thought he was still alive. Probably given some plastic surgery and a witness…"
Aug 7
WIllow is now a member of 12160 Social Network
Aug 7
Burbia commented on Less Prone's video
Thumbnail

Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans - Outrage AI Parody Song

"Props to Schottenstein on his foray out of the woods that was DEI and wokeness. "
Aug 7
Burbia replied to Sandy's discussion Sick sci-fi sex fantasy written by Epstein's first benefactor people say inspired his twisted island... before author's SON ended up arresting him
"One of the theories floating around was Hilary Clinton's brother Hugh, was the one…"
Aug 7
Sandy posted a discussion
Aug 7
Doc Vega posted blog posts
Aug 6
Less Prone favorited Sandy's video
Aug 6

© 2025   Created by truth.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

content and site copyright 12160.info 2007-2019 - all rights reserved. unless otherwise noted