Abstract
The potential for dual use of research in the life sciences to be misused for harm raises a range of problems for the scientific community and policy makers. Various legal and ethical strategies are being implemented to reduce the threat of the misuse of research and knowledge in the life sciences by establishing a culture of responsible conduct.
MeSH terms
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Advisory Committees
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Bioethical Issues / legislation & jurisprudence
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Biological Warfare Agents / ethics
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Biological Warfare Agents / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Biomedical Research / ethics*
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Biomedical Research / legislation & jurisprudence
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Bioterrorism / ethics
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Bioterrorism / legislation & jurisprudence
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Codes of Ethics*
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Ethics, Research
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Government Regulation*
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Humans
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Social Responsibility*
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United States
Substances
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Biological Warfare Agents