Planetary Palaeobiology Group

The Planetary Palaeobiology Group, led by Sean McMahon, conducts research at the interface of palaeobiology and astrobiology at the UK Centre for Astrobiology, University of Edinburgh. Through a combination of field, analytical, and experimental approaches, we aim to understand how traces of life can survive for billions of years on Earth, Mars, and beyond, and how these ancient traces can be recognised and interrogated to reveal the secrets of deep life, deep time, and deep space.

Research Interests

An overview of our research

People

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Publications

Published articles and chapters

Outreach, blog and press

Our work made accessible through news media and blog posts

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Intern, MSc(R), PhD, postdoc, and fellowship opportunities

Contact

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