Select Agents Should Be Defined by DNA Sequence
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August 3, 2010 -- A DNA sequence-based system could be developed to better define when a dangerous pathogen or toxin should be subject to Select Agent regulations, says a new report from the National Research Council, which adds that this system could be coupled with a "yellow flag" system that recognizes requests to synthesize suspicious DNA sequences and serves as a reference to anyone with relevant questions, allowing for appropriate follow-up.
