Responsible Conduct by Life Scientists in an Age of Terrorism
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The potential for dual use of research in the life sciences to be misused for harm raises a range of problems for the scientific community and policy makers. Various legal and ethical strategies are being implemented to reduce the threat of the misuse of research and knowledge in the life sciences by establishing a culture of responsible conduct.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Science and engineering ethics
دوره 15 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009