One of the 13 viruses had remained infectious after more than 48,500 years in deep permafrost, according to the study led by microbiologist Jean-Marie Alempic
Scientists have revived a number of"zombie viruses" which have been trapped in Siberian permafrost for thousands of years - including one which is nearly 50,000 years old.
One of the viruses had remained infectious after more than 48,500 years in deep permafrost, according to the study led by microbiologist Jean-Marie Alempic from the French National Centre for Scientific Research.
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