Ancient Bacteria News Today

Humans and sentient animals, not bacteria, were previously thought to be the only ones capable of remembering things. Click to read more.

The rotating shoulders and extending elbows that allow humans to reach for a high shelf or toss a ball with friends may have first evolved as a natural braking system for our primate ancestors who simply needed to get out of trees without dying.

Scientists have previously revived ancient bacteria and prehistoric viruses that had been trapped in ice. Experts say they could pose a problem for humanity.

Scientists say that the ancient bacteria known as star jelly seen in Ohio gardens can survive extreme weather, cycling through its wet and dry state. Read more here.

Scientists have revived a Siberian virus frozen for 48,000 years, making it the oldest virus to have been brought back to life so far.

A study found an ancient bacteria that stood the test of time on Mars, and it is one proof of life. A new study suggests that there might be a life form on Mars that will arrive at the home planet when the samples from the Red planet arrive soon.