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by rolph 2305 days ago
this is proper research as depicted by the publications linked to ref. [0].

the origin of the elements composing the organic compounds is very likely non terrestrial as indicated by isotopic ratios.

the time and nature of the assembly of these compounds is not apparent.

assembly may have been primordial involving cometary CN and production of polyglycine.

assembly may have been metallo-organic catalysis, at any time from formation of the parent "rock" chondrite, upto the time circa. discovery

a biological process may have been involved with assembly, after impact of the meteoric subject with earth.

the suitability of this material for exploitation by chemolithotrophic organisms in the past should not be overlooked