30,000-year-old giant virus 'comes back to life'

[truebluefan]

An ancient virus has "come back to life" after lying dormant for at least 30,000 years, scientists say.

It was found frozen in a deep layer of the Siberian permafrost, but after it thawed it became infectious once again.

The French scientists say the contagion poses no danger to humans or animals, but other viruses could be unleashed as the ground becomes exposed.

Read more http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26387276

 

[Cryptkeeper]

Did they unleash it on purpose?

 

[truebluefan]

I dont know.