Rules and Guidance Governing Research
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In order to fully understand the dual use concept, it is helpful to first become familiar with the laws and regulations that govern life sciences research. As the next chapters illustrate, there are treaties, laws, and regulations currently in place to prevent the illegal or malicious misuse of certain biological agents. There are also ongoing policy debates that could result in new laws or guidelines for biosciences research.
Ann’s story will help you understand the inner layers of this governance diagram--the ones involving institutional rules, lab rules, group decisions and individual decisions. Before Ann’s story continues, the next chapter will acquaint you with some of the history behind the misuse of biological agents and research. |
