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Good thread examining the current Gain of Function issue:TIL of "Gain of Function" research (GOF).GOF is monkeying around with viruses to see if you can get them to "gain" some new "function"—e.g. infect new animals, increase virulence, create vaccines, whatever.And GOF research comes with major risks—including accidents.— Justin Owings (@justinowings) May 2, 2020
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Good thread examining the current Gain of Function issue:TIL of "Gain of Function" research (GOF).GOF is monkeying around with viruses to see if you can get them to "gain" some new "function"—e.g. infect new animals, increase virulence, create vaccines, whatever.And GOF research comes with major risks—including accidents.— Justin Owings (@justinowings) May 2, 2020
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Good thread examining the current Gain of Function issue:
TIL of "Gain of Function" research (GOF).
GOF is monkeying around with viruses to see if you can get them to "gain" some new "function"—e.g. infect new animals, increase virulence, create vaccines, whatever.
And GOF research comes with major risks—including accidents.
— Justin Owings (@justinowings) May 2, 2020