March 1, 2012 | Policy Forum
by J. Kraemer, L. Gostin
A transparent institutional review process will balance scientific freedom and national security better than publication restrictions. Add your own thoughts to the comment section below....
February 23, 2012 | BREVIA
by T. Wang et al.
Metanalysis revealed approximately 1.3% of >8500 study participants had evidence of prior H5N1 influenza virus infection. Add your own thoughts to the comment section below....
February 17, 2012 | Perspective
by M. Osterholm, D.A. Henderson
Release of details of recent research on affecting influenza transmissibility poses far more risk than any good that might occur. Add your own thoughts to the comment section below. ...
February 17, 2012 | Policy Forum
by D. R. Perez
Information related to influenza transmissibility should be published in its entirety. Add your own thoughts to the comment section below....
February 16, 2012 |
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How may we prepare to cope better with future pandemics, particularly ones with greater severity? Add your own thoughts to the comment section below....
February 16, 2012 | Policy Forum
by R. Faden and R. Karron
The recent debates over H5N1 experiments highlight current shortcomings in regulatory systems....
January 31, 2012 | Policy Forum
by K. I. Berns et al.
Members of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity explain its recommendations on the communication of experimental work on H5N1 influenza....
January 20, 2012 | Letter
by R. A. M. Fouchier, A. Garcia-Sastre, Y. Kawaoka et al.
Resulting from concerns about recent research on avian influenza, scientists working on transmission of the H5N1 strain have agreed to halt this area of research for 60 days to allow time for international discussion. Add your own thoughts to the...
January 19, 2012 | POLICY FORUM
by R. Fouchier, S. Herfst, A.D.M.E. Osterhaus
Authors of a debated flu transmission study discuss why such work is important and should be published. Add your own thoughts to the comment section below....
November 24, 2011 | News Focus
by John Travis
Science has taken its look at the mysteries of the cell, now it's your turn. What confuses you about cytoplasm? Does something about the nucleus nag you? Tell us your favorite cellular riddle, or dare to offer solutions to the...