Regulating the boundaries of dual-use research

Science. 2012 Jun 22;336(6088):1523-5. doi: 10.1126/science.1221285.

Abstract

A new U.S. policy for dual-use life science research defines what is permissible by scientists and the government. However, further negotiations will be needed as governments realize the consequences of such boundaries for research and society.

MeSH terms

  • Access to Information
  • Animals
  • Biomedical Research / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Financing, Government
  • Government Regulation*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype
  • Information Dissemination
  • International Cooperation
  • Public Policy*
  • Publishing*
  • Research Support as Topic
  • Security Measures
  • United States
  • United States Government Agencies