Regulating the boundaries of dual-use research.

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Program on Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC 20005, USA.

Published: June 2012

A new U.S. policy for dual-use life science research defines what is permissible by scientists and the government. However, further negotiations will be needed as governments realize the consequences of such boundaries for research and society.

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