Antipodal Biosecurity? Oversight of Dual Use Research in the United States and Australia

Frontiers in Public Health

Frank L. Smith¹ 

关键词: dual use research of concern;    biosecurity;    World Health Organization;    United States;    Australia;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2014.00142

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The creation of a virulent mousepox virus in Australia and publication of this experiment in 2001 are often argued to mark a dangerous turn in dual use research (1). After this experiment and – far more consequential – September 11 and the anthrax letters, the oversight of dual use research in the life sciences received considerable attention in the United States. We argue that the American experience provides valuable lessons for Australia, three of which are highlighted here.

【 授权许可】

CC BY