Pericolul din gheața Siberiei: Topirea permafrostului este mai periculoasă decât ciuma

The recent death of a 28-year-old technician in a Siberian lab has raised international concerns about infectious diseases. Darya Shipilova's unclear death, possibly linked to pneumonic plague, has led to isolation of 200 contacts. Meanwhile, scientists are increasingly worried about the melting permafrost in Siberia, which is releasing ancient viruses and bacteria. Climate change is accelerating this process, with evidence of smallpox and antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in thawed soil. The potential for rapid spread of diseases is heightened as more workers enter these remote areas, complicating international scientific collaboration due to the Ukraine war and lack of transparency from Russian authorities.