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Giant Viruses Are Hiding in Permafrost, But Not for Long

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Ancient viruses have been lying dormant in Siberian permafrost for centuries. But global warming is about to change that.

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If you’re a germophobe, you won’t find comfort even in bleak Siberian expanses. Scientists have made another massive discovery of ancient (and giant) viruses hidden dormant in the permafrost.

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