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Scientists claim to revive 41,700-year-old frozen worm
short by Gaurav Shroff / on Saturday, 28 July, 2018
A group of Russian and Princeton University scientists claim to have revived a pair of frozen roundworms that were 32,000 and 41,700 years old and were found buried in Siberia. Around 300 prehistoric worms were defrosted, brought to 20ºC, and surrounded by food. After weeks of cultivation, two nematodes reportedly showed signs of life by starting to move and eat.
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