The reference provided discusses the discovery of a virus, Alphapithovirus sibericum, not a disease, in a 30,000-year-old sample. Therefore, the question is a bit misleading. A more accurate rephrasing would be: "What virus was found in a 30,000-year-old sample?" The answer to that question is provided below.
Alphapithovirus sibericum, a giant virus, was discovered in a 30,000-year-old sample of Siberian permafrost.
Discovery Details
Here's a breakdown of the discovery:
- Virus: Alphapithovirus sibericum
- Age: 30,000 years old
- Location: Siberian permafrost
- Depth: 30 meters (100 feet) below the surface
- Sediment Era: Late Pleistocene
- Discoverers: Chantal Abergel and Jean-Michel Claverie of Aix-Marseille University
Essentially, scientists unearthed this ancient virus from the frozen ground of Siberia. It's a fascinating glimpse into the viruses that existed millennia ago. It is important to note, however, that just because a virus is found does not mean it caused a "disease" in the traditional sense within that sample. The virus was simply present.
