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  • Microbiology
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Science

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  • Global warming is a significant challenge, leading to thawing permafrost and ice.
  • Ancient ice and permafrost contain viable microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, trapped for millennia.
  • These ancient microbes may include novel species, mutated known pathogens, or eradicated diseases with enhanced resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review examples of ancient pathogens revived from permafrost and ice.
  • To highlight the potential public health threats posed by ancient microorganisms released due to global warming.
  • To raise awareness about the risks of 'future threats from the past'.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on ancient pathogen recovery and reconstruction.
  • Case study analysis of incidents involving ancient pathogens (e.g., Siberian anthrax outbreak).
  • Examination of research on genome reconstruction of non-viable ancient pathogens.

Main Results:

  • Examples of viable ancient viruses, bacteria, and other life forms have been recovered.
  • Genomes of non-revivable ancient pathogens have been successfully reconstructed.
  • Incidents like the 2016 Siberian anthrax outbreak demonstrate the potential for disease emergence.

Conclusions:

  • The thawing of ancient ice due to global warming presents a tangible threat to international public health.
  • Ancient pathogens, once revived or reconstructed, pose unpredictable risks.
  • Proactive monitoring and research are crucial to mitigate these emerging public health challenges.