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Ancient Ice Biology

Zara Sagan

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Ancient Ice Biology reveals glaciers not as barren ice masses but as living archives teeming with microorganisms that have survived for millennia. The book centers on how these tiny life forms—bacteria, viruses, and fungi—offer clues about Earth’s climatic past and life’s adaptability. By studying ice cores, scientists have revived microbes frozen for 2,500 years, uncovering survival tricks like DNA repair in subzero conditions and dormancy strategies. These organisms also act as climate time capsules: shifts in their communities match historical warming events, linking biology directly to atmospheric changes. Yet, as glaciers melt, dormant pathogens and nutrients re-enter ecosystems, posing unanswered questions about risks and disruptions.

 
Blending genomics, paleoclimatology, and ethics, the book progresses from explaining icy habitats to probing future implications. Chapters explore how cold-adapted enzymes could revolutionize biotechnology or how microbes from Antarctica inform the search for life on icy moons like Europa. Unlike purely technical texts, it weaves fieldwork stories—like drilling Tibetan ice cores—with accessible analogies, comparing glacial layers to “biological history books.” This interdisciplinary lens, paired with urgent discussions about preserving glaciers as scientific and ecological treasures, makes the book a standout. It bridges niche science and global relevance, appealing to both experts and curious readers eager to grasp climate change’s hidden biological dimension.
Disponível desde: 25/01/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 71 páginas.

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