wimma Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hey guys. I'm needing to buy a large culture of the malarial parasite, i.e. any one of the following: -Plasmodium vivax -Plasmodium falciparum -Plasmodium malariae -Plasmodium ovale Does anyone know where such a purchase could be made online? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemSiddiqui Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am hearing for the first time that malarial parasite would be sold online. I don't think so because when purshing them one can't actually tell their intentions as to why they want it to the seller in a way that is ok with the sellers. Anyway, if there is a slighest chance why not google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 While you can get those strains they are all biosafety level 2 and you need to sign a MTA. If you work in such a lab I am certain that you should know where you can get them. If you are not, you should not get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sometimes I worry that "big brother" might read these threads; sometimes I hope he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 It is not the reading per se that I am worried about. Actually I wonder if one should close this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 well, it definitely triggers the hazmat rules as it concerns purchasing material where special training would be required if handling in a lab. i think from charony's comments that it is somewhat restricted which also swings me in favour of closing it. another reason i think that is that it is his one and only post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I think everything has been said about the options available: be in such a position that you already have an access protocol, or don't try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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