A tale of two studies ethics, bioterrorism, and the censorship of science

Michael J. Selgelid

doi:10.1353/hcr.2007.0046

A tale of two studies ethics, bioterrorism, and the censorship of science

Michael J. Selgelid

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Abstract

Some scientific research should not be published. The risks to national security and public health override the social benefits of disseminating scientific results openly. Unfortunately, scientists themselves are not in a position to know which studies to withhold from public view, as the National Research Council has proposed. Yet neither can government alone be trusted to balance the competing interests at stake.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-43
Number of pages	9
Journal	Hastings Center Report
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1353/hcr.2007.0046
Publication status	Published - 2007

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