"The aim of this project is to reexamine Salda's similarity to rocks on Mars and reveal new kinds of rocks," said Oktar, adding that DNA-based analyses were carried out and very important DNA gene sequences were revealed during the studies.
When samples from Mars are examined, scientists can compare the findings, she added.
There does not seem to be life on Mars, but at some point the red planet may have supported microorganisms.
During the Salda project, samples were taken from key points both in the water and around the lake, said Oktar
Oktar also said they are preparing to share details of the project results with the international academic community in a workshop in the near future.
Salda is thought to be the only lake on Earth that has similar minerals and deltas to those found at Jezero Crater, thought to have once been the site of a sprawling lake, NASA said last February.
