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British scientists say the next dangerous Covid variant is likely already out there. We just don't know it yet
RT @mickbk: "The staff at the Sanger Institute are much more than essential workers -- right now, they're doing some of the most important work on Earth: genetically sequencing the coronavirus."
@scottmclean and @FlorenceDAttlee: https://t.co/I4CdZQcbDy
OpenThe staff at the Sanger Institute are much more than essential workers -- right now, they're doing some of the most important work on Earth: genetically sequencing the coronavirus. Internally, it's called "Project Heron."
RT @mickbk: "The staff at the Sanger Institute are much more than essential workers -- right now, they're doing some of the most important work on Earth: genetically sequencing the coronavirus."
@scottmclean and @FlorenceDAttlee: https://t.co/I4CdZQcbDy
OpenBritish scientists say the next dangerous Covid variant is likely already out there. We just don't know it yet
The staff at the Sanger Institute are much more than essential workers -- right now, they're doing some of the most important work on Earth: genetically sequencing the coronavirus. ...
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