Published 1 year ago

Scientists revive 48,500 year-old virus

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Scientists from the French National Centre for Scientific Research uncovered over a dozen archaic viruses in the Siberia region of Russia. The oldest was an amoeba virus found in stoic dormancy under a lake for 48,500 years. The microbes if released into the world would pose a significant danger to public health, said researcher Jean-Marie Alempic.

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Times of India

Scientists awakened 50,000-year-old zombie virus in Siberian permafrost. Details here

Deep below in Siberia's permafrost, scientists found 13 ancient zombie viruses preserved in the ice. Read here for all details.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

48,500-Year-Old ‘Zombie Virus’ Buried in Ice Revived by Scientists in Russia

Scientists have revived a 48,000-year-old 'zombie' virus that was locked beneath the ice to date.

1 year ago·India

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NDTV

Scientists Revive 48,500-Year-Old 'Zombie Virus' Buried In Ice

The thawing of ancient permafrost due to climate change may pose a new threat to humans, according to researchers who revived nearly two dozen viruses - including one frozen under a lake more than 48,500 years ago.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Daily Express

Zombie viruses revived from ancient permafrost hint at health danger

While none of the 13 new viruses recovered from frozen soils in Russia are capable of infecting humans, climate change could release pathogens that are, experts warned.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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