"Resurrecting Ancient 'Zombie' Bugs and Viruses: Scientists' Remarkable Achievement"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Scientists have successfully revived ancient bacteria, prehistoric viruses, and now a 46,000-year-old roundworm that started reproducing after being thawed from Siberian permafrost. As the climate crisis continues to melt ancient ice sheets, experts are concerned about the potential risks these "zombie" creatures could pose to humanity. The discovery of prehistoric viruses in permafrost has raised public health concerns, as they could potentially infect animals and humans. Additionally, the melting ice could release previously eradicated or controlled bugs, leading to unforeseen outbreaks.