Oversight of Dual-Use Biological Research: The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity

Abstract

Policymakers have addressed the threat of biological weapons and biosecurity issues for many years. An issue garnering increased attention is the potential for life sciences research intended to enhance scientific understanding and public health to generate results that could be misused to advance biological weapon effectiveness. Such research has been called dual-use research because of its applicability to both biological countermeasures and biological weapons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 2006
Accession Number
ADA462444

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  • Dana A. Shea

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Biomedical

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  • Biological Sciences
  • Biological Weapons
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Commerce
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Law
  • Microbiology
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Professional Associations
  • Public Health
  • Recombinant Dna
  • United States Government

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