Blood Sisters [short story] (1991)

by Greg Egan

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A biological system designed for warfare escapes from a laboratory. Twin sisters that are exposed to the biological agents are treated similarly but mysteriously different consequences result

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Probably the most accessible story by Greg Egan I've yet read. Very simple science (basic bio and public policy), a limited number of characters (all human and "normal"), and overall a straightforward message. The audiobook version (old Infinivox, reissued by Audible) is great. (

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In the near future a self mutating designer virus gets loose... (

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