Moving forward with controversial H5N1 research
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 11:02
in Health & Medicine
With biosafety concerns raised over the possible release of new strains of H5N1 influenza that could easily pass between mammals viruses, researchers agreed on a six-month moratorium on H5N1 research -- classified as "dual-use research of concern." To advance the discussion, global experts in virology and public health assess the probability of an accidental release and discuss concerns over laboratory biocontainment and the pros and cons of DURC.