Researchers have modeled the cell membrane, consisting of molecules of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen components found in the methane seas of Titan.

the American chemists have demonstrated the theoretical possibility of existence of life on Titan, writes Science Advances.

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Researchers at Cornell University have modeled the cell membrane asatsuma consisting of molecules of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen components, found in the methane seas of the moon of Saturn. The resulting cell is capable, according to scientists, to exist at extremely low temperatures in the liquid hydrocarbon. < / br>
"We just experimented with substances that are present on Titan, and asked the eternal question, "artist's life" - if we have a palette of connections that we can draw with their help", " said pallet Clancy, one of the authors of scientific works.

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the Next phase of the study will be an experiment in which the cell membrane was placed in a methane environment. Scientists plan to observe the behavior of artificial cells in an environment reminiscent of the sea Titan.

Recall that NASA is developing the project of an Autonomous submarine, able to move and collect data in the seas of the moon of Saturn. Assistants space Agency plan to send her to the heavenly body in 2040. The main purpose of the submarine will be the search for possible life on Titan.