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'Gain of function' research can create experimental viruses. In light of COVID, it should be more strictly regulated – or banned

By Colin D. Butler, Honorary Professor, Australian National University

Genetic research is big business and has yielded life-saving treatments. But experts are warning of caution about ‘gain of function’ research that has the pandemic potential.

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