Raj Panjabi: “A genome sequence would show within days whether this is a natural pathogen, a lab strain, or something that's…”

“And so, of course, it's a fair question to ask. It's also an answerable question. A genome sequence of this pathogen that killed this young woman in the lab, A genome sequence would show within days whether this is a natural pathogen, a lab strain, or something that's been altered. And that's another reason that Russia should share it openly. I do want to pivot just a little bit, but stay on the topic of biological weapons.” (08:44–08:52)

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