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I really think there should be a ban on these gain of function research labs. It’s fine to research current strains and potential medications, but that’s where
by prox 5y ago
I really think there should be a ban on these gain of function research labs. It’s fine to research current strains and potential medications, but that’s where the line should be drawn.
- booleandilemma 5y agoThis may just drive the research underground, making it less regulated, and increasing the chances of some kind of disaster.
- AntiDyatlov 5y agoMaybe, maybe not. If the main incentives behind GOF research are wanting to churn out papers, seems like the field would just vanish.
- prox 5y agoIt’s pretty hard to do this stuff, you need a high level biolab, not many exist afaik.
- Vecr 5y agoYou don't need a high level biolab, a negative pressure tent in your garage and a PAPR respirator would probably work fine. Not exactly super safe, though.
- prox 5y agoNo offense, but that is probably like saying you can build a nuclear reactor in your garage :) I am sure this is something like a restoftheowl thing.