The global climate is constantly changing, and one of the major concerns is how it will affect the different ecosystems around the world. With the rise of temperatures, the roles of microbes in our ecosystems are also changing, and we are just beginning to understand these changes.
Scientists have discovered that microbes are affected by viral infections, but the impact of these infections on the way microbes react to global warming is still largely unknown.
Recent research has shown that increasing temperatures could lead to significant changes in the carbon cycle, and these changes could be caused by the interaction between viruses and microbes.
Viruses could be major players in this game, as they could alter the carbon balance, leading to the shift from net carbon sources to net carbon sinks in some ecosystems.
Scientists have developed preliminary models that show how the interaction between viruses and microbes could affect the carbon cycle in a warming world. These models describe different ways that viruses can impact their microbial hosts, leading to changes in the carbon cycle.
It is critical that we continue to study the impact of viruses on the carbon cycle in a warming world. By understanding how viruses interact with microbes in different ecosystems, we can better predict the impact of global warming and take necessary steps to preserve our planet.
As we continue to learn more about these complex ecological systems, we can better equip ourselves to tackle the unprecedented challenges facing our planet today.
Edited by Zeng Han-Jun
Written by Juliana Rodriguez
Terra Link Research 