August 6, 2025

Emerging biotechnologies: Dual-use potential and strategies to prevent misuse

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Review explores the risks of dual-use biotechnologies and strategies to mitigate bioterrorism threats.

Emerging biotechnologies present dual-use potential, posing risks of misuse in various fields.
Advancements in gene editing, bioinformatics, and bioprinting may lead to bioterrorism by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Ethical dilemmas arise from the rapid development of biotechnologies, requiring well-defined regulatory pathways.
Mitigation strategies for dual-use research of concern are needed to balance innovation with safety.

Coltoff et al. (2025) studied this question.

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August 6, 2025

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Review explores the risks of dual-use biotechnologies and strategies to mitigate bioterrorism threats.

Emerging biotechnologies present dual-use potential, posing risks of misuse in various fields.
Advancements in gene editing, bioinformatics, and bioprinting may lead to bioterrorism by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Ethical dilemmas arise from the rapid development of biotechnologies, requiring well-defined regulatory pathways.
Mitigation strategies for dual-use research of concern are needed to balance innovation with safety.

Coltoff et al. (2025) studied this question.

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