Ancient virus revived from Russian permafrost after 48,500 years - study
The virus, a Pandoravirus, had been lying dormant in Russia's permafrost. The study sheds light on the dangers of climate change awakening prehistoric diseases from permafrost.
Bacteria. Ancient diseases, like the bacteria-sized Pandoravirus, could threaten the world after thawing out of permafrost (Illustrative).(photo credit: PIXABAY)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF