Genome Biology
Volume 9
Issue 8 |
Viewing options:Associated material:Related literature:- Articles citing this article
- Other articles by authors
- Related articles/pages
Tools:Post to:
|
CommentBiodefense versus bioterrorismGregory A Petsko  Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110, USA  author email corresponding author email
Genome Biology 2008,
9:108doi:10.1186/gb-2008-9-8-108
|
|
| Published: |
1 September 2008 |
Subject areas: Evolution, Genome studies, Microbiology and parasitology
Genomics was essential for identifying the source of the deadly anthrax strain released after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US. The same research that is needed to combat low-probability bioterror attacks is needed to combat high-probability natural infectious agents. | 
on Google Scholar
