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Microbial Time Bomb

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This is a review article. This study documents the potential risks of ancient pathogen release due to thawing permafrost in arctic regions. Through a review of recent cases (e.g., the 2016 anthrax outbreak in Siberia) and scientific findings on revived viruses (e.g., Pithovirus sibericum), we highlight how climate change may unlock biological threats frozen for millennia. Our analysis suggests that permafrost thawing could act as a “microbial time capsule,” with implications for global health systems. We further discuss mitigation strategies, including pathogen surveillance and climate action. This research underscores the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address emerging threats from Earth’s past. P. S. Feel free to contact me for study partnership or sharing opinions. you could contact me via: [email protected]

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16418935

Author: Sepideh Ranjbar

Language: English

Topic: Climate change and permafrost

Subfield: Atmospheric Science

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949351407

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