Scientists discover ancient ‘zombie’ viruses in Siberian permafrost

Due to climate change, thawing permafrost is releasing once-frozen ancient organic matter into the modern ecosystem.

An aerial view shows thermokarst lakes outside the town of Chersky in northeast Siberia, August 28, 2007.

An aerial view shows thermokarst lakes outside the town of Chersky in northeast Siberia, August 28, 2007.

(photo credit: REUTERS/DMITRY SOLOVYOV)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

MARCH 10, 2023 04:09

Updated: MARCH 10, 2023 09:11

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