Monday, April 14, 2003|
Genome Sciences Centre Sequences SARS Associated Corona Virus Scientists at the British Columbia Cancer Agency's Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre completed the first publicly available draft sequence for a coronavirus implicated in SARS. "This is a huge step forward in the fight to control the spread of SARS," says Dr. Caroline Astell, projects leader at the Genome Sciences Centre. Since receiving 1 millionth of a gram of purified viral genetic material from Dr. Frank Plummer at the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg, relayed by the BC Centre for Disease Control, scientists at the Genome Sciences Centre have worked around the clock to complete the sequence, using both molecular techniques and state-of-the-art laboratory automation.
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Here's an interesting story from the Motley Fool about the affect of SARS on the business world. It's interesting to note that Disney is starting to feel the impact of SARS. Fear of the syndrome is keeping people from going to Disney's theme parks. -Tim
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