Giant Virus Revived from Ancient Permafrost

[Morto Vivente]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/giant-virus-revived-from-ancient-permafrost-1.2558417


Scientists have discovered a new type of virus in 30,000-year-old permafrost and managed to revive it, producing an infection.

Fortunately, the new virus, named Pithovirus sibericum, infects amoebas and is not harmful to humans.

[MoonSylver]

Scary shit. Add yet another onto the list of "this is how we go extinct" possibilities. :(

[Neil]

What else is down there we don't want to wake up :eek:

[EvilNed]

What else is down there we don't want to wake up :eek:

Plans for a Coyote Ugly sequel

[Neil]

Plans for a Coyote Ugly sequelNooooooooooo! :eek:

[Legion2213]

What else is down there we don't want to wake up :eek:

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