Opinion: Gain-of-function research is about much more than dangerous pathogens
Too much emphasis on the risks of gain-of-function may hold back important research.
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve heard a lot about gain-of-function research, and some of its risks, particularly regarding the possible creation of dangerous pathogens.
But there’s a lot more to this field than that, including research that could potentially be quite beneficial to human society. If we focus solely on the risks, we may miss those benefits.
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