Scientists have discovered 1,705 viruses frozen in the depths of a glacier in Tibet. They go back as far as 41,000 years. And they carry long-held secrets about the planet. Ohio State University microbiology professor Matt Sullivan was a lead researcher on the study and discusses the findings with host Carol Hills.
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