Securing Biological Select Agents And Toxins Will Require Developing A Culture Of Trust
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 15:28
in Health & Medicine
The most effective way to prevent the deliberate misuse of biological select agents and toxins -- agents housed in laboratories across the US considered to potentially pose a threat to human health -- is to instill a culture of trust and responsibility in the laboratory, says a new report. Focusing on the laboratory environment will be critical for identifying and reducing concerns about facilities or personnel.