A01=Board on Life Sciences
A01=Committee on Genomics Databases for Bioterrorism Threat Agents
A01=Division on Earth and Life Studies
A01=National Research Council
A01=Policy and Global Affairs
Author_Board on Life Sciences
Author_Committee on Genomics Databases for Bioterrorism Threat Agents
Author_Division on Earth and Life Studies
Author_National Research Council
Author_Policy and Global Affairs
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Product details
- ISBN 9780309093057
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 27 Oct 2004
- Publisher: National Academies Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Within the last 30 years, the genomes of thousands of organisms, from viruses, to bacteria, to humans, have been sequenced or partially sequenced and deposited in databases freely accessible to scientists around the world. This information is accelerating scientists' ability to fight disease and make other medical advances, but policymakers must consider the possibility that the information could also be used for destructive purposes in acts of bioterrorism or war. Based in part on views from working biological scientists, the report concludes that current policies that allow scientists and the public unrestricted access to genome data on microbial pathogens should not be changed. Because access improves our ability to fight both bioterrorism and naturally occurring infectious diseases, security against bioterrorism is better served by policies that facilitate, not limit, the free flow of this information.
Committee on Genomics Databases for Bioterrorism Threat Agents, National Research Council
