Wider attention for GOF science

In October 2014, the U.S. government paused funding for so-called gain-of-function (GOF) research involving pathogens with pandemic potential, to allow for a systematic assessment of its benefits and risks. The topic raises critical questions for society as a whole, and decisions cannot be left with...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2015-02, Vol.347 (6225), p.929-929
1. Verfasser:	Fineberg, Harvey V
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Assessments Birds Capital Financing Communities Coronavirus Infections - economics Coronavirus Infections - transmission Coronavirus Infections - virology Decisions Federal funding Federal Government Funding Governments Humans Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - genetics Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - pathogenicity Influenza in Birds - economics Influenza in Birds - transmission Influenza in Birds - virology Pandemics Pathogens Policy Making Risk Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - economics Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - transmission Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - virology United States Virus Diseases - economics Virus Diseases - transmission Virus Diseases - virology Viruses - genetics Viruses - pathogenicity
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Zusammenfassung:	In October 2014, the U.S. government paused funding for so-called gain-of-function (GOF) research involving pathogens with pandemic potential, to allow for a systematic assessment of its benefits and risks. The topic raises critical questions for society as a whole, and decisions cannot be left with the scientific community alone.
ISSN:	0036-8075 1095-9203
DOI:	10.1126/science.aaa7711