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Genetic engineering experiments on viruses can save lives
Mehr lesen: Genetic engineering experiments on viruses can save livesGain-of-function research alters the capabilities of biological organisms. The Trump administration is attacking such work for political reasons—but it is essential for medical progress. Gain-of-function research alters the capabilities of biological organisms. The Trump administration is attacking such work for political reasons—but it is essential for medical progress. A guest article by Christian Drosten.
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European Research Secruity: the Perspectives and the Response of Policy Makers and Research Performing Organisations
Mehr lesen: European Research Secruity: the Perspectives and the Response of Policy Makers and Research Performing OrganisationsModern science is a global enterprise and international research collaboration is a key feature of scientific and technological knowledge production. However, there is a growing concern that it faces challenges from those who seek to illegitimately acquire academic research and expertise or interfere with academic discourse. This has implications for national security, economic competitiveness and…
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A turning point? Civil clauses!
Mehr lesen: A turning point? Civil clauses!There has been no militarisation of science in the Federal Republic since German reunification. On the contrary, military research has lost much of its relative importance since 1990. In this context, civil clauses fundamentally undermine the competitiveness of university research in the competitive environment with non-university research institutes. However, the far greater problem here remains…
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Security-relevant research in virology
Mehr lesen: Security-relevant research in virologyStatement on gain of function in virological research by the Society of Virology. Call for a rational discourse on the risks and opportunities of gain-of-function research in virology. The article answers the questions of what GoF means, why it is needed, and which security-relevant research aspects need to be considered.
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Position paper: Ethics in training forsoftware developers
Mehr lesen: Position paper: Ethics in training forsoftware developersEthical and social aspects of software projects are hardly considered in current computer science education. While it is now well known that successful projects require interdisciplinary teams of software developers, designers and experts from the application domain, the teams are rarely supplemented by disciplines from the humanities spectrum. In this article, concrete proposals are made…
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Biodefense in the Age of Synthetic Biology
Mehr lesen: Biodefense in the Age of Synthetic BiologyScientific advances over the past several decades have accelerated the ability to engineer existing organisms and to potentially create novel ones not found in nature. Synthetic biology, which collectively refers to concepts, approaches, and tools that enable the modification or creation of biological organisms, is being pursued overwhelmingly for beneficial purposes ranging from reducing the…
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Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences: Current Issues and Controversies
Mehr lesen: Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences: Current Issues and ControversiesThe potential misuse of advances in life sciences research is raising concerns about national security threats. “Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences: Current Issues and Controversies” examines the U.S. strategy for reducing biosecurity risks in life sciences research and considers mechanisms that would allow researchers to manage the dissemination of the results…
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Gain of Function: experimental applications relating to potentially pandemic pathogens
Mehr lesen: Gain of Function: experimental applications relating to potentially pandemic pathogensInfluenza outbreaks cause significant burden to public health. The inability to predict which specific virus subtypes will trigger the next influenza pandemic emphasizes the need to address gaps in the knowledge required to manage future pandemics. Research, including the study of virus transmissibility, host range, resistance, immunogenicity, pathogenicity and virulence, is critical to fill many…
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The opportunities and limits of genome editing
Mehr lesen: The opportunities and limits of genome editingJoint Statement of the German Research Foundation, the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering, and the Union of the German Academies of Sciences and Humanities. Modern molecular techniques often referred to as “genome editing” or “genome surgery” are currently revolutionising molecular biology research. Technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 allow…
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Biosecurity — Freedom and Responsibility of Research: Opinion
Mehr lesen: Biosecurity — Freedom and Responsibility of Research: OpinionSome research results obtained in the life sciences can be used not only for the benefit of individuals and society as a whole, but also misused with intent to cause harm. Research such as this is referred to as Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC). To counteract such misuse proactively the German Ethics Council advocates…