The greatest find in the history of paleontology is discovered among the fragile Siberian landscape. A fully preserved woolly mammoth is released from its icy grave. The prehistoric creature will answer questions long evading scientists for centuries. Five years later a mysterious infectious disease spreads across China. The World Health Organization sends their best investigator, Dr. Cole Patrick to track down the unknown pathogen. Before leaving on his expedition the strange illness hits home, infecting a member of his family. Now Dr. Patrick must race against time, while trying to investigate the mysterious Chinese bio-engineering corporation who may be linked to the outbreak. The closer he comes to discovering the truth about the infection the more he realizes the dangers facing humanity and the possibility of a global extinction, the same event that saw the demise of the woolly mammoth over 5000 years ago.