Thursday, October 14, 2004

Reducing the potential for terrorist misuse of life science research / Medical News Today, 11 Oct 2004

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/?newsid=14778
"Can terrorists utilise the findings of life science research to engineer deadly viruses that could be unleashed on the world? Can valuable new cures for deadly diseases be turned into more sinister applications?

Recent incidents involving anthrax and ricin have been relatively low-tech, but scientists recognise that one day the results of cutting-edge research in the life sciences may be utilised in more harmful ways. This potential threat will be tackled today (Thursday 7 October 2004) at a meeting of scientists and policymakers at the Royal Society."