Antarctic Moss Survives 1500 years

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Researchers successfully revived Antarctic moss that had been frozen for over 1,500 years, marking a significant achievement in cryopreservation techniques. This groundbreaking study was conducted in a British laboratory, showcasing the resilience of biological organisms under extreme conditions. The revival of this ancient moss sets a new record in preservation, surpassing previous instances of long-term biological survival.

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A cryopreservation of moss.

Moss frozen on an Antarctic island for more than 1,500 years was brought back to life in a British laboratory, researchers report.

http://www.livescience.com/44134-old-frozen-antarctic-moss-regrows.html

That would be a record in preservation!

Anyone know the next best, probably quite a few years less than 1500.
 
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Incredible, I love this kind of news! It's like traveling back in time.
 

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