Russian lab to research prehistoric viruses in animals dug from melted permafrost

Project aims to identify paleoviruses and study virus evolution using the remains, Siberian lab says

A Russian state laboratory has announced that it is launching research into prehistoric viruses by analysing the remains of animals recovered from melted permafrost.

The Siberia-based Vektor lab said in a statement on Tuesday that the aim of the project was to identify paleoviruses and conduct advanced research into virus evolution.