Scientists wake up 40,000-year-old ancient microbes trapped in Arctic ice
A team of geologists and biologists led by Colorado University have resurrected ancient microbes, some around 40,000 years old, which were trapped in the permafrost of Arctic ice in Alaska. The researchers found that the colonies grew after adding water to the samples and incubating them. "These are not dead samples by any means," the study's lead author said.