So it takes about 3.2 kbytes of data to code for a virus that has a non-trivial chance of killing a human. This is more efficient than a computer virus, such as MyDoom, which rings in at around 22 kbytes. It’s humbling that I could be killed by 3.2kbytes of genetic data. Then again, with 850 Mbytes of data in my genome, there’s bound to be an exploit or two.
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http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=353
Plus, how to hack a virus and all source code.