The National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Trump’s administration is taking a crucial step to ensure accountability in risky research labs. While considered a positive start, there is still much to be done to enhance biosafety and biosecurity measures. Laura Kahn, an expert in pandemics, emphasizes the need for incorporating bioethics into the evaluation of biomedical research proposals to prevent dangerous work with risks outweighing benefits. This move highlights the importance of developing policies and procedures to safeguard against potential threats in research environments.
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