Oldest living bacteria tell all.

Authors :: Folger, T.
Source :: Discover. Jan92, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p30. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Illustration.
Publication Year :: 1992
Abstract: Reports on the discovery of live 11,000-year-old bacteria found in a mastodon skeleton's stomach which was dug up in Ohio. Suspended animation state of bacteria; Species of bacteria; Possible implications for understanding bacterial and human evolution; Study of partially digested mash found in mastodon's stomach.