The Terrifying Resurgence of Ancient Pathogens from Melting Ice
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A study by the European Commission Joint Research Centre warns that melting permafrost and ice due to climate change could release ancient pathogens that have been trapped for millennia, posing ecological risks. Using simulated experiments, researchers found that these pathogens could survive, evolve, and potentially cause severe ecological damage. The study highlights the need to understand and prepare for the potential risks posed by these "time-traveling" pathogens.
Topics:top-news#climate-change#ecological-risks#global-warming#melting-permafrost#pathogens#science-and-environment
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- As earth warms, microbes frozen for millennia are coming back to life The Hindu
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- Melting permafrost poses multiple environmental dangers with unknown consequences Earth.com
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