Brazhnikov V V, Mukhin L M, Otrostchenko V A, Fedorova R I
Life Sci Space Res. 1971;9:179-89.
The major exobiological problem is the detection of life on other planets. The present paper presents experimental data on gas exchange between different samples of terrestrial soils and the atmosphere. The feasibility of applying the gas chromatographic technique to the detection of extraterrestrial life is discussed.