From SARS to the stars
Article Abstract:
The achievements of Yang Liwei, a Chinese born astronaut who completed 14 orbits of the Earth in 1960-Soviet technology craft, is described. This failed to occupy media coverage as the outburst of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which began in the rural province of Guangdong, claimed most of it.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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SARS what have we learned?
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This article de\wells upon the outbreak, World Health Organization's role, and our preparedness to deal with future viral threats. It discusses origin of the virus, epidemics. its victims, their survival, drug therapy, genetics, and immunization.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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