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Speculation on SARS Origins

Posted by michael on from the wmd dept.

JediJeremy writes "Nature has this article on the possibility that the SARS virus is a cross between mammal and bird viruses. The article does go on to say that this is totally speculation and that a mammal virus could have mutated. But it raises some interesting points, such as a possible new bio-terror weapon."

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  1. SARS not a danger much longer... by 7-Vodka · · Score: 4, Interesting
    "But it raises some interesting points, such as a possible new bio-terror weapon."

    No, actually the article does not touch on this.
    But don't worry, in the lab where I work we already have a treatment against sars in production and nearing the clinical trial stage.
    Sars won't be an effective bio-terrorism weapon for much longer. All you hypochondriacs can breathe a sigh of relief.

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    Liberty.

    1. Re:SARS not a danger much longer... by CatGrep · · Score: 2, Interesting

      ut don't worry, in the lab where I work we already have a treatment against sars in production and nearing the clinical trial stage.

      And where might that be?