Climate change could hasten the release of ‘time-travelling’ pathogens from melting permafrost and ice that have been trapped for millennia. Their emergence increases threats to the global environment and even humanity itself.While melting glaciers a
Scientists simulated ancient viruses to see what impact they would have on the environment. While most had few consequences, 1% were capable of killing their hosts and disrupting ecosystems.
Washington, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The release of just 1% of pathogens trapped in the planet’s melting ice could pose a real risk of damage to the Earth’s ecosystems and potentially threaten human health, according to a new study.
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Climate change could hasten the release of time-travelling pathogens from melting permafrost and ice that have been trapped for millennia. Their emergence increases threats to the global environme
Climate change may expedite the release of “time-traveling” pathogens trapped in melting permafrost and ice for millennia. Their emergence raises the stakes for the global environment and even humanity.