title: What next for gain-of-function research in Europe?
abstract: A working group on gain-of-function research set up by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has emphasised the importance of ensuring that the necessary safeguards and policies are in place.
authors.affiliation: European Academies Science Advisory Council, Halle, Germany.
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fears
authors.affiliation: German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Halle, Germany.
authors.forename: Volker
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: ter Meulen
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D003264:Containment of Biohazards; D005060:Europe; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008828:Microbiological Techniques; D030781:Organisms, Genetically Modified; D014774:Virulence; D037521:Virulence Factors / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D037521:Virulence Factors
keywords: bioethics; biosafety and biosecurity; gain-of-function research; infectious disease; influenza; microbiology; risk-benefit analysis; science policy