Avian Influenza
Recombinomics urges release of H5N1 avian influenza sequences from WHO private database
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, April 12th, 2006
Currently, most of the recently collected H5N1 gene sequences are sequestered in a private, WHO controlled database, which can only be accessed by 15 laboratories. These sequences should be made available immediately to the general scientific community. The sequences are essential in pandemic vaccine development and should be accessible to all.
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