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Re:Endonuclease fingerprint indicates a synthetic origin of ... by danbtl on Thursday October 20, 2022 @05:59PM (#33281379)
> why play blame games

Because of the question of liability: If it was lab made and accidentally released, was it due to recklessness or criminal negligence? Is someone guilty of involuntary mass-manslaughter? Or if this was state-sponsored research, could they be found liable for the damage caused?

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Re:Endonuclease fingerprint indicates a synthetic origin of ... by pencilguin on Thursday October 20, 2022 @06:21PM (#33281579)
What court would usefully find this? What authority would enforce it?
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Re:Endonuclease fingerprint indicates a synthetic origin of ... by cybertronic on Thursday October 20, 2022 @06:47PM (#33281826)
US court?
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Re:Endonuclease fingerprint indicates a synthetic origin of ... by pencilguin on Friday October 21, 2022 @03:20AM (#33285413)
Against China?
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Re:Endonuclease fingerprint indicates a synthetic origin of ... by landswipe on Friday October 21, 2022 @06:31AM (#33286523)
I think you'll find the wheels are already in motion (if the hypothesis is true).
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