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"To emerging microbes, scientists have now revived a number of "zombie viruses" from Siberian permafrost, including one thought to be nearly 50,000 years old."

This has been the plot of SO MANY bad sci-fi movies.....

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Scientists Revived Ancient 'Zombie Viruses' Frozen For Eons in Siberia

As the world warms up, vast tranches of permafrost are melting, releasing material that's been trapped in its icy grip for years.