"Arctic Zombie Virus: A Looming Pandemic Threat, Warn Scientists"
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Scientists have raised concerns about the potential release of ancient viruses, dubbed "zombie viruses," from melting Arctic permafrost due to global warming, which could lead to a catastrophic global health emergency. Despite being frozen for thousands of years, these viruses have the potential to infect humans and trigger new disease outbreaks. The disappearance of Arctic sea ice due to global warming is allowing for increased industrial development in the region, posing a significant risk of releasing these pathogens.
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