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.
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.
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