Scientists revive ancient virus from Arctic permafrost, raising pandemic concerns

Scientists revived a 40,000-year-old virus from Arctic permafrost, raising concerns about potential pandemic risks as the region warms. Researchers incubated permafrost samples from Alaska, observing dormant microorganisms reanimate and form colonies within months, simulating Arctic warming conditions. While these specific microbes may not infect humans, their revival highlights the risk of ancient pathogens emerging from melting permafrost, potentially including antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses.