U.S. Enhances Oversight on Gain-of-Function Virus Research

Amidst growing concern over the safety of pathogen studies, the U.S. government is introducing stricter regulations on gain-of-function research, which involves making viruses more potent or transmissible. This type of research, vital for understanding pathogens and developing medical countermeasures, now faces enhanced scrutiny to balance scientific advancement with global health security. The revised federal policy […]