Kimothy Smith is a molecular epidemiologist whose research on genetic variation in anthrax unexpectedly bought him extra work after last year’s US anthrax attacks. He was a co-author of a key paper (Science, vol 296, p 2028) which compared the detailed DNA sequence of the anthrax used in the attacks to several unidentified, virulent “Ames” strains. He helped uncover the only site at which these strains differed – a discovery that may yet help nail the perpetrator.
It seems more and more likely that the UN weapons inspectors will get the chance to find out whether Iraq is hiding biological weapons.…
