Genetically Modified Flu Virus Trials: A Risky Experiment or a Necessary Step? Does the Doherty Institute carry insurance cover for invasive pathogens?

I wonder how ethical scientists working in Doherty feel about this proposal.

Feb 14, 2025

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GM Flu Trials: A Risky Experiment or a Necessary Step?

A proposal to conduct clinical trials in Australia using genetically modified (GM) influenza viruses has sparked debate among scientists and the public. The trials, spearheaded by Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd. (DCT) and under consideration by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) under li…

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