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Nature 406, 109 (13 July 2000) | doi:10.1038/35018228
Genome sequencing for all
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Abstract
The successful sequencing of a plant pathogen by Brazilian researchers is a political as well as a scientific achievement.
There is a common misconception that only advanced industrialized nations have the wherewithal and skilled human resources needed to achieve cutting-edge science. This misconception is fanned by the number of researchers from developing countries who find it necessary to obtain their research training abroad — and frequently decide not to return, citing a lack of scientific opportunity.
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