With the quick spread of the deadly Ebola virus, there emerge numerous theories on the disease origin and the methods of its treatment.

While one of the recent rumours that went viral among Nigerians said Ebola could be cured with "hot water and salt", the scientist from Bristol University claimed that the virus could have come from space.

According to The Mirror, Ashley Dale alleges that there is "every chance" the bug could reach the Earth on a meteorite.

Speaking with Daily Star the UK expert said:

"Ebola could have come from outside this planet. We have meteorites from Mars landing on our planet every year, and we know bacteria can survive the journey. There is every chance Ebola arrived on this planet from somewhere in space."

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