The reliance of life on molybdenum predates its abundance in the oceans. A new studied reveals how ancient organisms mastered molybdenum biochemistry. The reliance of life on molybdenum predates its abundance in the oceans. A new studied reveals how ancient organisms mastered molybdenum biochemistry. New Delhi: A team of scientists funded by NASA has explored why the reliance of life on molybdenum ... [1146 chars]