Ancient viruses can infect humans when permafrost melts

Ancient viruses can infect humans when permafrost melts

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Humanity is facing a new pandemic threat.Ancient viruses lurk in the Arctic permafrost and are at risk of being released due to global warming.

“The effects could be catastrophic,” says Jean-Michel Claverie, a professor at the University of Marseilles.

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