Reflections on the synthetic production of poliovirus

Michael J. Selgelid; Lorna Weir

doi:10.2968/066003001

Reflections on the synthetic production of poliovirus

Michael J. Selgelid, Lorna Weir

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-9
Number of pages	9
Journal	Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Volume	66
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2968/066003001
Publication status	Published - May 2010

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