"Permafrost's Icy Past Unleashes Time-Traveling Pathogens: A Pandora's Box"

Climate change could accelerate the release of ancient pathogens from melting permafrost, posing significant risks to the environment and humanity, according to a global study. Computer simulations show that even the release of a small percentage of dormant pathogens could cause major environmental damage and the loss of host organisms worldwide. The study highlights the need to understand and prepare for the threats posed by these "time-traveling" pathogens, which could survive and thrive in modern environments. The researchers emphasize the importance of being prepared for the potential consequences of releasing these ancient microbes into the modern world.