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Infectious Diseases in the Arctic and the Threat of Thawing Permafrost
This chapter discusses the potential risks associated with melting permafrost in the Arctic region. The speaker expresses concern about the release of gases and potentially harmful microbes from thawing permafrost, highlighting the lack of knowledge about these microbes and their impact on human health. The chapter also explores the research on ancient viruses and their resuscitation from permafrost, including experiments with amoebas as detectors of viral infection.
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