Today you’ll learn about a zombie virus recovered from the arctic permafrost and brought back to life, some good news about 26 Australian animal species that have been brought back from the brink, and how a new pill could potentially limit the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body.

Zombie Virus

“Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost.” By Katie Hunt. 2023.
“Arctic permafrost is thawing rapidly. It affects us all.” By Katie Hunt. 2022.

Back From the Brink

“Researchers find 26 Australian species recovered from the brink of extinction.” abc.net. 2023.
“Lights at the end of the tunnel: The incidence and characteristics of recovery for Australian threatened animals.” by Woinarski, et al. 2023.
“Humpback whales no longer listed as endangered after major recovery.” by Claudia Long. 2022.
“Red List: Summary Statistics.” n.a. N.d.

Bad Cholesterol

“Oral pill cuts bad cholesterol by 60% in phase 2 clinical trial” By Michael Irving
“Efficacy and safety of the oral PCSK9 inhibitor MK-0616: a phase 2b randomized controlled trial” by Christie M. Ballantyne et al.
“What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad Cholesterol?” by Keck Medicine of USC
“Coronary artery disease” by Mayo Clinic
“PCSK9 gene” by MedLine Plus

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Re-release: Zombie Virus, Back From the Brink, Bad Cholesterol

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