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Gain-of-function experiments: time for a real debate.

Nature reviews. Microbiology - 1 Jan 2015

Duprex W Paul, Fouchier Ron A M, Imperiale Michael J, Lipsitch Marc, Relman David A

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According to the WHO, dual use research of concern (DURC) is "life sciences research that is intended for benefit, but which might easily be misapplied to do harm". Recent studies, particularly those on influenza viruses, have led to renewed attention on DURC, as there is an ongoing debate over w...

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DOI: 10.1038/nrmicro3405
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