Reflections on the synthetic production of poliovirus

Michael J. Selgelid, Lorna Weir

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    Abstract

    In 2002, three microbiologists announced the artificial synthesis of poliovirus, provoking international outrage and concern that other deadly viruses could also be created. Years later, they look back on their work and discuss ethics, security, and the future of synthetic biology
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-9
    Number of pages9
    JournalBulletin of the Atomic Scientists
    Volume66
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - May 2010

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