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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 the line should be drawn.


This may just drive the research underground, making it less regulated, and increasing the chances of some kind of disaster.


Maybe, maybe not. If the main incentives behind GOF research are wanting to churn out papers, seems like the field would just vanish.


It’s pretty hard to do this stuff, you need a high level biolab, not many exist afaik.


You 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.


No 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.




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