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SARS-CoV-2 Genome Publicly Shared
Chinese scientists, led by Prof. Zhang Yongzhen, publicly share the complete genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus via GISAID. This single act enables vaccine design to begin immediately worldwide, compressing a decades-long process into months.
Sources
- T1 GISAID Repository Official
- T2 AJMC COVID-19 Timeline 2020 Major