Showing posts with label gain of function. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gain of function. Show all posts

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Gain-of-Function: Should supercharging viruses be banned?


 

Gain-of-function experiments aim to increase the transmissibility and virulence of existing viruses, making them deadlier for humans. The stated purpose is to better understand pathogens and to develop vaccines for possible future pandemics.

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