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From Helen Branswell this evening, a report that the NSABB – after reviewing new data submitted by flu researcher Ron Fouchier – has cleared the way for the publication of both his, and Yoshihiro Kawaoka’s work on ferret transmissible H5N1.
The vote to publish Karaoka’s paper was unanimous, while the vote for Fourchier’s was 12 to 6.
The NSABB serves in an advisory capacity only, and it will be up to the United States government to either accept or reject their recommendations.
Follow the link below for the story by Helen Branswell.
US biosecurity panel clears publication path for controversial bird flu studies
By Helen Branswell, The Canadian Press |
For more on what the future of U.S. government sponsored life sciences research will look like, you may wish to revisit yesterday’s blog on U.S. Issues New DURC Oversight Rules.
