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Pandoravirus: The melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs – how worried should we be?

Newly revived viruses and bacteria aren't likely to trigger another global pandemic — but could have some serious consequences.

By Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia December 14, 2022
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Scientists have recently revived several large viruses that had been buried in the frozen Siberian ground (permafrost) for tens of thousands of years.

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