Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change

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Sep 1, 2024, 12:00 pm669 ptsHotTop
As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed records of past climates and ecosystems—including viruses.

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