Melting Himalayan ice reveals 1,700 ancient and unknown virus species
In a surprising revelation, over 1,700 ancient viruses have been discovered in a glacier in western China, dating back up to 40,000 years. Preserved during nine climatic periods, these viruses provide insight into how they evolve with climate changes. Scientists stress the urgency of collecting and studying these viruses before glaciers melt, given ongoing climate shifts.