Giant Viruses Discovered on Greenland Ice Sheet

Newly found viruses may help control algae growth and reduce ice melting

Researchers identified giant viruses in snow and ice samples from Greenland.
These viruses may regulate snow algae, which darkens ice and accelerates melting.
Giant viruses are significantly larger than typical viruses and have complex genomes.
This discovery marks the first time giant viruses have been found in such an environment.
Further research aims to understand the viruses' roles and potential ecological benefits.