亚利桑那州科学家试图通过解码DNA来阻止冠状病毒
Arizona scientists trying to stop the coronavirus by decoding its DNA
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随着美国新型冠状病毒病例数量上升至11例，目前全球已确诊数万例，亚利桑那州一家研究机构正致力于开发一种快速检测该病毒的方法。
As the number of novel coronavirus cases in the United States has risen to 11, and tens of thousands of cases are now confirmed worldwide, an Arizona-based research institute is working to develop a rapid test for the virus.
位于弗拉格斯塔夫的TGen North机构的科学家们正在研究这种新型冠状病毒的DNA，并利用它来了解更多关于这种病毒的信息。
Scientists at TGen North in Flagstaff are looking inside the DNA of the novel coronavirus and using its power to learn more about the virus.
“所以我们可以理解病毒在改变吗？它在哪里？在哪里更普遍？还有其他相关的病毒吗？”TGENNorth传染病联席主管戴夫·恩格尔萨勒博士说。
"So we can understand is the virus changing? Where is it present? Where is it more prevalent? And are there other related viruses out there as well?" Dr. Dave Engelthaler, co-director of TGen North's infectious disease wing said.
恩格尔泰勒领导着一个由十几名科学家组成的团队，他们利用基因组测序技术开发出快速检测方法，有助于检测人体内的病毒。
Engelthaler is leading a team of about a dozen scientists as they use genome sequencing to develop quick tests that could help check for the virus in people.
恩格尔泰勒说：“我们希望确保有更多的工具可供更多的医生使用，以便能够测试病人。”。
"We want to make sure that there's going to be more tools available to more doctors to be able to test their patients," Engelthaler said.
至于TGen-North的研究是否最终会产生疫苗或其他有助于缓解症状的东西，恩格尔泰勒说，研究小组正在对此进行研究。
As for whether the research at TGen North could eventually lead to a vaccine or something to help with symptoms, Engelthaler said the team is working on it.
恩格尔泰勒说：“当然不敢保证有，但我们有很多办法可以在这些领域中去寻找，希望能产生积极影响。”
"Certainly no promises, but we have a number of strategies to look in each of those areas to hopefully make a positive impact," Engelthaler said.
虽然这种新型冠状病毒的未来还不清楚，但他们希望它做好准备以防万一。
While the future of the novel coronavirus isn't clear, they want it ready just in case.
恩格尔说：“如果情况真的恶化，希望他们能够用这些新技术迅速做出反应。”
"If it does get worse, hopefully they will be able to quickly respond with these new technologies," Engelthaler said.
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