Two Highly Complex Organic Molecules Detected In Space
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 19:21
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have detected two of the most complex molecules yet discovered in interstellar space: ethyl formate and n-propyl cyanide. Their computational models of interstellar chemistry also indicate that yet larger organic molecules may be present -- including the so-far elusive amino acids, which are essential for life.