Yakut scientists have found a bacteria in a mammoth that can lead to sudden animal death and human disease. Researchers worry that melting permafrost could release other dangerous bacteria.
According to Mash, Pastrella is. Bisgaard's taxon 45 was found in the remains of the baby mammoth Yuki. It can cause severe blood poisoning and rapid death in animals. Other microorganisms preserved in permafrost are poorly studied, and the consequences of their spread are still difficult to assess. Without timely consultation with a doctor and appropriate treatment, the infection can cause serious complications for a person, even death.
The mammoth remains in the arctic islands are also found at a depth of 5-6 meters. Researchers estimate that if current climate conditions continue, such a layer could melt in about five years. Carcasses with preserved tissues may surface earlier if rivers erode the banks.
To search for remains and continue their preservation, a Pleistocene robot with artificial intelligence is being developed in Kotia. He must scan the permafrost and help find mammoths. The project is estimated at about 70 million rubles, the device is expected to be created in three years, but there is no sponsor yet.
The technology can also be useful for gold and diamond searches. However, after the start of the SVO, many international companies stopped cooperating with Russian scientists, and they will have to look for development funding themselves.