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> Modify bugs in ways that could be seen in nature and explore vaccines and treatments. There are no reasons to believe the mutants created in laboratories wi
by TeeMassive 5y ago
> Modify bugs in ways that could be seen in nature and explore vaccines and treatments.
There are no reasons to believe the mutants created in laboratories will arise in nature nor that the vaccines or treatments will be effective compared to what nature does. Added to the fact that GOF research never produced any kind of meaningful treatment or response so far and given how they are dangerous and leaks happen all the time; they should be outright banned.
- s1artibartfast 5y agoThis is where it becomes more sinister. You have to consider that other countries are doing the same research, and developing super bugs that only they have the treatment for
- lupire 5y agoGain of function isn't about predicting future natural mutations. It's about generating virus that can be used in dish and animal model studies, often blending features of existing viruses.
- rvba 5y agoThey are banned. It is bioweapons research but under a different name.