A team of German researchers has successfully revived algae cells dormant for over 7,000 years at the Baltic Sea's bottom. These revived organisms displayed no degradation in biological performance, functioning as if they were modern counterparts. This breakthrough represents a significant achievement in resurrection ecology, illustrating how organisms can survive extreme environmental conditions through dormancy. The algae cells were found in the Eastern Gotland Deep, an anoxic area where decomposition is halted, allowing the cells to remain intact for millennia. Their revival paves the way for further studies on ancient life forms and their adaptation strategies.
"It is remarkable that the resurrected algae have not only survived 'just so,' but apparently have not lost any of their 'fitness,' i.e. their biological performance ability."
"These latest specimens were extracted from nearly 800 feet underwater, in an area known the Eastern Gotland Deep where oxygen is virtually absent."
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