TIGR Researchers Complete Sequencing of Anthrax Genome - NYT

Nov 28, 2001

NEW YORK, Nov. 28—Researchers at The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) have sequenced the anthrax genome, The New York Times reported today. The sequencing was done to aid the ongoing criminal investigation into the origin of the anthrax that has killed five people and sickened 13 others.

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