This just in from the October 26, 2005 edition of The Christian Science Monitor:

To solve the mystery of life’s origin, scientists can no longer focus solely on Earth. They must take the entire universe into account. Reason: the discovery of nitrogen-carrying aromatic hydrocarbons throughout the universe. Prior to their recent discovery in space, scientists had thought these biologically important molecules were unique to Earth. One type is the main ingredient in chocolate. 

Others carry genetic information in DNA.

“This new work shows that the early chemical steps believed to be important for the origin of life do not require a previously formed planet to occur,” the [announcement] explains. “Instead, some of the chemicals are already present throughout space long before planet formation occurs and, if they land in a hospitable environment, can help jump-start the origin of life.” According to Dr. Douglas Hudgins of NASA’s Ames Research Center, “... this discovery changes everything.”

Of course, it’s dark chocolate, which helps explain the presence of “dark matter” in the universe.