Saturday, May 3, 2003

Genome Sequences of Two SARS Virus Strains Confirmed

Scientific American:

Scientists have confirmed the genomes of two different strains of the virus thought to be responsible for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which has so far claimed 391 lives worldwide.

The article goes on to say that questions remain over whether the virus acts alone in causing the disease.

-Tim
3:39:29 PM    


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