Video: Dangerous germs hidden in Arctic ice are melting

Scientists warn climate change is melting permafrost, which can release many dangerous bacteria and viruses that are dangerous to humans.

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As the Arctic temperature rises, the permafrost layer melts, releasing many dangerous viruses.

If the pathogen does not interact with humans for a long time, our immune system may not be ready to deal with and it is very dangerous, according to Jean-Michel Claverie, evolutionary biologist at Aix University. - French, Marseille, said.

According to BBC, bacteria can form spores that live longer than other bacteria. These include bacteria that cause anthrax, tetanus, and botulism.