Ancient roundworm revived after 46,000 years of being frozen
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An international team of scientists has resurrected an ancient roundworm (nematode) that was frozen in the Siberian permafrost for thousands of years. Radiocarbon dating shows these worms have been 'dead awake' in parts of Siberia since around 46,000 years ago. This is much older than what researchers had estimated them to be and potentially creating a new record of its kind.