Martian Microbes

A group of astronauts returning from Mars unwittingly bring back harmful microbes. However, these microbes are found to cure certain earthly diseases. How does society react?

This prompt tackles an ethical dilemma and weighs the potential benefits against the risk. Discuss the moral implications, the potential chaos, and the different factions forming in society. How does humanity weigh the risk of a deadly alien pathogen against the potential to cure Earthly diseases?

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