Tibetan Glacier Found With Over 1,700 Dormant Viruses

Touya Kun

Touya Kun

Active member
A study that was published on Aug. 26 in the journal "Nature Geoscience" shows and examines preserved genomes of 1,705 virus species dating back to 41,000 years. 😲🧊 They were discovered from an ice core collected from Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau by Ohio State University's Lonnie Thompson and a team of interdisciplinary co-researchers. 🔍
 
Wow, that’s mind-blowing! Discovering over 1,700 dormant viruses from such an ancient glacier gives us a glimpse into the distant past. 😲🧊 It’s incredible how ice cores can hold so many secrets about Earth's history. 🔍
 
I think this discovery is both fascinating and a bit alarming. Dormant viruses could pose a risk if they become active, though it’s crucial to understand the full implications. 🧊🔬
 
Whoa! 1,700 dormant viruses in a Tibetan glacier? That's scary. 🦠 Hope they don't wake up! 🥶
 
Back
Top