Since September 11, governments and the public have raised serious concerns about scientific research in the life sciences that might be used by state, sub-state or terrorist organizations in the development of biological or chemical weapons. These concerns have sparked a vigorous debate about the control, regulation and governance of scientific research in the life sciences. This state-of-the-art volume examines the full extent of the issues and debates, analysing what we have and haven't learned from the past. It includes an overview of recent scientific achievements in virology,...
Since September 11, governments and the public have raised serious concerns about scientific research in the life sciences that might be used by state...
Web of Prevention provides a timely contribution to the current debate about life science research and its implications for security. It is an informative guide for both experts and the public. It is a forward-looking contribution covering both ends of the equation and creates momentum for the current discussion on effective preventive measures and effective control measures. While there are no guarantees for preventing misuse, there are nonetheless crucial steps the world community can take towards the overarching goal of a global network for the life sciences. This book sheds...
Web of Prevention provides a timely contribution to the current debate about life science research and its implications for security. It i...