'Oversight of Gain-of-Function Research With Pathogens - Issues for Congress' Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47114) entitled "Oversight of Gain-of-Function Research with Pathogens: Issues for Congress" by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken.
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SUMMARY
The term gain of function (GOF) refers to any genetic mutation in an organism that confers a new or enhanced ability. Such changes often occur naturally. Additionall . . .
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The term gain of function (GOF) refers to any genetic mutation in an organism that confers a new or enhanced ability. Such changes often occur naturally. Additionall . . .