[EdLake]

These studies demonstrate a whole-genome sequencing approach to the discovery and application of highly specific, forensic-quality SNP signatures for any B. anthracis isolate. The hierarchical approach can place any isolate into phylogenetically correct subgroups and can provide significant resolution among the isolates that belong to 1 of the 12 original canSNP subgroups.

The article seems to be about what CAN be done. The questions are: What HAS been done. Were they able to determine (beyond any reasonable doubt) which lab the attack anthrax came from? If so, which lab was it?

It seems very clear that the science of microbial forensics is now ready for court -- as far as the authors of this article are concerned.

Is everything and everyone else ready?

Thanks for bringing this article to our attention, ZACKandPOOK.

Ed at www.anthraxinvestigation.com

[EdLake]

Were they able to determine (beyond any reasonable doubt) which lab the attack anthrax came from? If so, which lab was it?

Of course, that would only let them point at a lab. They would still need solid evidence of other types to point at an individual in that lab.

Ed at www.anthraxinvestigation.com