Measure worries microbiologists, who say it could halt low-risk research on flu vaccines and other common viruses
In a move that has rattled some in the biomedical research community, the U.S. House of Representatives last night approved a ban on federal funding for “gain-of-function” (GOF) research that modifies risky pathogens in ways that can make them more harmful to people. Scientific groups say the vaguely worded provision could unintentionally halt a large swath of studies, from flu vaccine development to work on cold viruses.
But they are hopeful that the Democratic-controlled Senate will not allow the measure to become law
U.S. House Ban Federal Funding Risky Pathogen Research Microbiologists Low-Risk Research Flu Vaccines Common Viruses
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