Serpentinization in hydrothermal vents is central to some autotrophic theories for the origin
of life because it generates compartments, reductants, catalysts and gradients. During the …

Ultramafic rocks undergo successive stages of hydration and oxidation during water/rock
interaction, giving rise to secondary minerals such as brucite, serpentine, magnetite and the …

Microbial abundance and diversity in deep subsurface environments is dependent upon the
availability of energy and carbon. However, supplies of oxidants and reductants capable of …

We examined the mineralogical, chemical and isotopic compositions of secondary fluid
inclusions in olivine-rich rocks from two active serpentinization systems: the Von Damm …

Abstract The Oman Drilling Project established an “Active Alteration” multi‐borehole
observatory in peridotites undergoing low‐temperature serpentinization in the Samail …

Abstract Lost City (mid-Atlantic ridge) is a unique oceanic hydrothermal field where
carbonate-brucite chimneys are colonized by a single phylotype of archaeal …

The hydrous alteration of ultramafic rocks, known as serpentinization, generates fluids that
can fuel microbial communities and enable the synthesis of simple organic compounds …

The production of hydrogen and methane by geochemical reactions associated with the
serpentinization of ultramafic rocks can potentially support subsurface microbial ecosystems …

Abstract Water from The Cedars springs that discharge from serpentinized ultramafic rocks
feature highly basic (pH=~ 12), highly reducing (E h<− 550 mV) conditions with low ionic …

Uplifted ultramafic rocks represent an important vector for the transfer of carbon and
reducing power from the deep subsurface into the biosphere and potentially support …