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Worms Frozen for 42,000 Years in Siberian Permafrost Wriggle to Life

Worms Frozen for 42,000 Years in Siberian Permafrost Wriggle to Life | Bioscience News - GEG Tech top picks | Scoop.it

Nematodes frozen in Siberian permafrost during the Pleistocene era 42,000 years ago have been brought back to life.

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Did you ever wake up from a long nap feeling a little disoriented, not quite knowing where you were? Now, imagine getting a wake-up call after being "asleep" for 42,000 years.

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Blood substitute from worms shows promise : Nature News

Blood substitute from worms shows promise : Nature News | Bioscience News - GEG Tech top picks | Scoop.it
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Worms may help doctors get round the worldwide blood shortage. Preliminary tests hint that their haemoglobin might be a good red-cell alternative, say researchers

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