You mean, the bacteria was DEAD and scientists reanimated the bacteria?
I think the article should have said "Ice age bacteria thawed"
I think they just turn into a virtually indestructible spore and can last indefinitely. Weird little f*ers.
Take one apart ("for the science") and give the rest a bath in clorox.
Heck, all Alaska will probably be set aside as habitat for this little beastie. No Clorox for them.
And no more development for Alaska. The Watermelons will be cheering wildly.