I am going with DNA-based microbial life, originated on Mars. Why not? If it's life, I don't mind be wrong about the rest. :) If this is indeed signs of life, then I can only hope that it will give a serious shot in the arm to further exploration of our solar system. Also, it could give the human race a healthy fresh perspective.
I'm excited to learn more.Also, it could give the human race a healthy fresh perspective.
I hope you are right about this. I think the majority of humans won't believe life exists outside of earth unless it looks like something from Star Trek. The best marketers on earth (Christian churches) will have their way with it.
I think the discovery of life would definitely be a major incentive to further explore Jupiter's and Saturn's moon systems. I would be incredibly shocked if Europa didn't have microbial life.