Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences

Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences

Current Issues and Controversies

  • Editor: National Academies Press
  • ISBN: 9780309458887
  • eISBN Pdf: 9780309458894
  • eISBN Epub: 9780309458917
  • Lloc de publicació:  United States
  • Any de publicació digital: 2017
  • Mes: Setembre
  • Pàgines: 115
  • DDC: 507
  • Idioma: Anglés

The 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 of research while mitigating the potential for harm to national security.

  • Cover
  • Front Matter
  • Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The Current Policy Environment
  • 3 Managing Dual Use Research of Concern
  • 4 Committee Findings
  • Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Biographical Information of Committee and Staff
  • Appendix B: Committee Meeting Agendas
  • Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations