Antarctic Moss Survives 1500 years

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Researchers successfully revived moss that had been cryopreserved for over 1,500 years on an Antarctic island, marking a significant achievement in preservation science. This revival, conducted in a British laboratory, sets a new record for the longevity of preserved plant life. The discussion highlights the fascination with such breakthroughs, likening the experience to time travel. Participants express excitement about the implications of this research and inquire about other notable instances of preserved organisms, suggesting there may be several examples with shorter preservation durations.

May 1, 2014

256bits

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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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May 1, 2014

Greg Bernhardt

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Incredible, I love this kind of news! It's like traveling back in time.

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