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ARTICLE: "Scientists map bacterium genome" SOURCE: Toronto Star (www.thestar.com) DATE PUBLISHED: May 8th, 2002 SUMMARY Researchers compiled together a genetic map of soil bacterium that could lead to the discovery of new antibiotics and cures for cancer. The main bacteria that they mapped was streptomyces which is commonly used in the production of many antibiotics and for many natural medical compounds. RESPONSE I believe that having this genome map of this commonly used bacteria "streptomyces" is an excellent opportunity for scientists to discover cures for many of the sicknesses and cancers that live amongst many people. Finally more efficient cures for the many sicknesses that populate many of us will be discovered. Will being diagnosed with cancer ever be the same and as catching a cold? It will cut costs for medicine by large amounts, and generally more people will live for longer periods of time. By eventually overcoming many diseases and cancers society can...

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