Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31am on 07 Sep 2024,Saturday Science
Scientists have discovered 1,700 ancient virus species, including 1,200 previously unknown, in melting glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau. The viruses, frozen for 41,000 years, were found in ice cores from the Guliya Glacier. Researchers aim to understand how these ancient viruses adapted to past climate changes, hoping to predict how modern viruses may respond to ongoing environmental shifts. The study, published in Nature Geoscience, provides insights into the connection between viruses and climate change, shedding light on potential impacts on modern viruses.
