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So it takes about 25 kilobits — 3.2 kbytes — of data to code for a virus that has a non-trivial chance of killing a human. This is more efficient than a computer virus, such as MyDoom, which rings in at around 22 kbytes. It’s humbling that I could be killed by 3.2kbytes of genetic data. Then again, with 850 Mbytes of data in my genome, there’s bound to be an exploit or two.
On Influenza A (H1N1) « bunnie’s blog
for once, the sec 1/2 microbiology course actually had a bit of use. it’s a pretty good take, and worth a read. and i finally understand why those mysterious ‘health officials’ keep talking about how it’s going to mutate and…
