Discovery of blood in creature frozen for 43,000 years is seen as major breakthrough by international team.
Fresh blood discovery by scientists in remains of extinct creature as experts start research this month in hunt for live cells.
Scientists remain confident of one day bringing back the beast to roam again in Siberia.
At least five species of ancient animals will walk again in Siberia, predicts South Korean cloning expert.
Scientists from Novosibirsk-based Vector are working in Yakutia on a paleo-virus experiment.
Project to be unveiled at 4th Eastern Economic Forum next month and likely to contain laboratories sunk into the permafrost.
Cloning hope after autopsy of 'pet' frozen in permafrost since pre-historic times.
Separately, 18 frozen bear paws hidden in coal cargo train nabbed by customs.
International team of scientists complete major DNA study of extinct beast and fuel hopes of producing clone to live in special park.
Experts give their macabre verdict on mummified remains after speculation a new type of dinosaur had been found.