A Science in the Shadows

Re:A Science in the Shadows by prox on Saturday August 28, 2021 @12:08PM (#28339135)

I really think there should be a ban on these gain of function research labs. It’s fine to research current strains and potential medications, but that’s where the line should be drawn.

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Re:A Science in the Shadows by booleandilemma on Saturday August 28, 2021 @01:39PM (#28339880)

This may just drive the research underground, making it less regulated, and increasing the chances of some kind of disaster.

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Re:A Science in the Shadows by AntiDyatlov on Saturday August 28, 2021 @02:07PM (#28340125)

Maybe, maybe not. If the main incentives behind GOF research are wanting to churn out papers, seems like the field would just vanish.

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Re:A Science in the Shadows by prox on Saturday August 28, 2021 @04:29PM (#28341243)

It’s pretty hard to do this stuff, you need a high level biolab, not many exist afaik.

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Re:A Science in the Shadows by Vecr on Saturday August 28, 2021 @06:40PM (#28342176)

You don't need a high level biolab, a negative pressure tent in your garage and a PAPR respirator would probably work fine. Not exactly super safe, though.

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Re:A Science in the Shadows by prox on Sunday August 29, 2021 @04:27AM (#28345115)

No offense, but that is probably like saying you can build a nuclear reactor in your garage :) I am sure this is something like a restoftheowl thing.

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