Scientists Revive and Characterize 13 Ancient “Zombie” Viruses Isolated from Siberian Permafrost

Viruses are between 27,000 to 48,500 years old and not dangerous, but researchers say thawing permafrost may one day release pathogens capable of infecting humans Last fall, European researchers working with virologists and genetic scientists at the Aix-Marseille University in France reported having revived and characterized 13 previously unknown “zombie” viruses isolated from Siberian permafrost […] The post <a><strong>Scientists Revive and Characterize 13 Ancient “Zombie” Viruses Isolated from Siberian Permafrost</strong></a> appeared first on Dark Daily.
Source: Dark Daily - Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Digital Pathology International Laboratory News Laboratory Pathology Laboratory Testing Molecular Diagnostics, Genetic Testing, Whole Gene Sequencing Acanthamoeba Aix-Marseille University anatomic pathology Anthony Fauci MD Bacillus anth Source Type: news