Ancient Microbes Resurrected from Permafrost Reveal Climate Change Insights
TL;DR
Microbes trapped in 40,000-year-old permafrost in Alaska have been reawakened due to thawing, potentially releasing significant greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide as climate change accelerates Arctic melting, with microbes showing increased activity after prolonged warm periods, raising concerns about a feedback loop that could further accelerate global warming.
- After 40,000 Years, Microbes Are Awakening From Thawing Permafrost ScienceAlert
- "It Smells Really Bad": Ancient Life Frozen In Alaska For 40,000 Years Has Been Woken Up IFLScience
- Scientists resurrect 40,000-year-old organisms from Arctic ice – now they’re worried BBC Wildlife Magazine
- Ancient Alaska microbes' thaw helps understanding of climate change feedback loop Alaska Public Media
- Consistent microorganisms respond during aerobic thaw of Alaskan permafrost soils Frontiers
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