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Researchers extract tissues from a prehistoric horse believed to be at least 4,500 years old. Russian state laboratory Vektor on Tuesday announced it was launching research into prehistoric viruses by analysing the remains of animals recovered from melted permafrost. NORTH-EASTERN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IN YAKUTSK/AFP
Russian scientists probe prehistoric viruses dug from Siberian permafrost
Thu, 18 February 2021
Russian state laboratory Vektor on February 16 announced it was launching research into prehistoric viruses by analysing the remains of animals recovered from melted permafrost.
The Siberia-based lab said in a statement that the aim of the project was to identify paleoviruses and conduct advanced research into virus evolution.