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SARS and the Internet

Posted by michael on from the good-for-something-after-all dept.

AndroidCat writes "In this story scientists who cracked SARS' genetic code credit the Internet as a key: 'The Internet has had a profound impact on how this data has been shared and how scientists have collaborated.' The Internet has also been useful in containing the outbreak by facilitating online discussion by ER doctors. Not mentioned in the stories is that Toronto researchers who were in quarantine were able to stay in touch. Slashdot has also covered Distributed Computing Attacking SARS. Go Internet!"

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  1. How many times... by swasson · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    do you have to be told? Don't open attachments from people you don't know :)

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  2. I Dont Have Anything To Say by ihatewinXP · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    But I felt that I just had to chime in ;)

    Karma's a bitch....

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  3. There is a cure. by Deimosuva · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The cure for SARS is chicken noodle soup, Dayquill and a Sprite.

    And on a slightly related topic, if we want to take over a few more countries, all we have to do is rub Chinese people on some blankets and give the blankets as peace offerings.