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Chapter IV: Biosecurity and Dual-Use Research in the Life Sciences
Science and Security in a Post 9/11 World: A Report Based on Regional Discussions Between the Science and Security Communities. Chapter IV: Biosecurity and Dual-Use Research in the Life Sciences In the life sciences, dual-use research “encompasses biological research with legitimate scientific purpose, the results of which may be misused to pose a biologic threat Read More »
- April 15, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2012
Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2356 offered by Mr. King of New York.
- April 15, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Proposed Legislation, and 2001-2025
NSABB Review of Revised Manuscripts on Transmissibility of A/H5N1 Influenza Virus
NSABB Statement: The United States Department of Health and Human Services convened the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) on March 29‐30, 2012, to examine two revised manuscripts regarding the transmissibility of A/H5N1 influenza virus (avian flu) in ferrets. Earlier versions of these manuscripts had been submitted for publication in Science and Nature and Read More »
- April 10, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
United States Government Policy for Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern
The purpose of this Policy is to establish regular review of United States Government funded or conducted research with certain high-consequence pathogens and toxins for its potential to be dual use research of concern (DURC) in order to: (a) mitigate risks where appropriate; and (b) collect information needed to inform the development of an updated Read More »
- April 9, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
Biodefense: When Technology Goes Global
Biotechnologies present critical choices for the United States in this new strategic era. These technologies contain both great promise and great risk. Genetically modified crops may provide the means to feed the world’s growing population, and new drugs may treat diseases that have plagued humans throughout the millennia. The growth of this sector may provide Read More »
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