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Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC) Review at American Society for Microbiology Journals

Year: 2015
Type: editorial
Abstract: The potential use of biological knowledge for nefarious pur-poses has attracted significant concern. The field of microbi-ology has come under particular scrutiny because some microbes and toxins are potential agents for bioterrorism and biological warfare. In 2005, the U.S. government established the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) to address issues related to biosecurity and dual-use research
Source: mBio
DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01236-15
Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, University of Michigan, University of California, Irvine, Princeton University
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,900
OpenAlex ID: W2142616371
Cites: 17
Cited by: 33
Related to: 10