By Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

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Scientists revived a 48,500-year-old zombie virus trapped in the Siberian permafrost

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13 new viruses were discovered by the French National Centre for Scientific Research

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The oldest, Pandoravirus Yedoma, is 48,500 years old, breaking the previous record of 30,000 years

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The viruses lay dormant in the ice for thousands of years and are now being brought back to study

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Many similar viruses that can pose a threat may be released due to global warming

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Researchers admit that even after nearly 50,000 years, the viruses are highly contagious

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The Internet doesn't seem entirely pleased with the prospects of an apocalypse

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A few conspiracies theories claim that even the CDC is aware of a likely apocalypse

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Regardless, this seems like the moment gamers having been training for their entire lives!

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