The US government has come out with new rules for life science research deemed risky.
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After a year-long voluntary moratorium to discuss regulations and safety measures, scientists are set to resume controversial H5N1 research.
The National Institutes of Health reveals a controversial plan to regulate the funding of H5N1 research.
The federal government tightens regulations on SARS and other deadly viruses, but the changes could hamper research.
After much ado, Nature publishes the first report of a bird flu virus adapted for transmission in ferrets.
A US science official recommends extending moratorium on bird flu studies as well as other types of risky research.
A member of the NSABB biosecurity board that recently reviewed H5N1 data criticizes the process.
The US National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity explains why it recommended redacting the details of studies reporting on a highly transmissible H5N1 strain.
Three dozen researchers have signed a letter promising to halt dangerous bird flu research for 2 months to initiate safety discussions.
Should research that makes pathogens more deadly or infectious—or other dangerous research—be conducted in the first place?
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