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What are we pausing?
Michael J Imperiale is professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Michigan Gain-of-function studies, as the name implies, are experiments in which a new biological behaviour is conferred upon an existing virus e.g. the ability to be transmitted between mammals in the case of the bird flu virus, H5N1. Earlier this month, the … Continue reading
Categories: Latest research, Policy, Policy Lates
Tags: avian flu, Biosecurity, bird flu, dual-use, DURC, Gain-of-function, GOF, H5N1, MERS, policy, SARS
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Bioscience to Biosecurity; the Policy Lates talks
Policy Lates is a discussion series from the Society of Biology‘s policy team, held at our HQ at Charles Darwin House. We bring a panel of experts together for an informal debate on a contemporary science policy topic, with lots of time for audience questions and convivial discussions. In July 2013, Policy Lates looked into … Continue reading
Categories: Policy, Policy Lates, Royal Society of Biology
Tags: Biosecurity, bioweapons, BWC, DIY Bio, DURC, Policy Lates
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