Gain-of-function research modifies organisms to study potential risks and benefits.

While advocates see pandemic preparedness, critics worry about safety and ethics.

https://undark.org/2024/12/23/unleashed-pandemic-pathogen-gof/

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The Elusive Payoff of Gain of Function Research

Experiments that make viruses more virulent or contagious present significant risks. Are those risks worth the rewards?

Undark Magazine
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