I think the idea was that the bacteria was dormant, and not reproducing for 250million years, springing back to life in the right conditions. It also seems that might be a load of crap. Welcome to EvC!
As the others have said, until it's replicated and verified by their peers, it remains to be seen.
That is, it remains to be validated. Ofcourse, articles are printed hastly and defamation is carried out at will against science but such is the nature of discovery in a world where religion is easier to swallow than exploration.