Scientists have revived a 'zombie' virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost

Scientists revive ‘zombie viruses’ from permafrost that can infect cells

New research from a group of international climate scientists shows that so-called "zombie viruses" once revived, can infect amoeba cells.

Scientists Revive 48,500-Year-Old 'Zombie' Virus Because Apparently, We Haven't Learned Anything About Playing With Viruses

Scientists have revived a “zombie” virus that had been dormant in Arctic permafrost for nearly 50,000. Have we not learned anything from the last few years when it comes to playing around with viruses? French professor Jean-Michel Claverie — who we can only assume has never seen a horror movie — discovered multiple strains of the ancient virus in permafrost. Permafrost is a layer of soil that is frozen all year. The strains he discovered range…

Scientists revive a ‘zombie virus’ that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost

NASA says efforts should be made to stop the thaw by addressing overall climate concerns.

Scientists revive 'zombie virus' that was frozen for nearly 50,000 years

The oldest of the virus strains – collected from an earth sample at the bottom of an underground lake – was almost 48,500 years old.

Ancient 'Zombie' Virus Revived Almost 50,000 Years Later Is Still Infectious

From a horror movie plot to real life: Scientists have revived ancient 'zombie' viruses from permafrost and discovered they could still infect living single-celled amoebae.

Scientists revive a ‘zombie virus’ that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost

NASA says efforts should be made to stop the thaw by addressing overall climate concerns.