I have only been involved in biosecurity for 1.5 years, but the focus on purely defensive projects (sterilization, refuges, some sequencing tech) feels relatively recent. It’s a lot less risky to openly talk about those than about technologies like antivirals or vaccines.
I’m happy to see this shift, as concrete lists like this will likely motivate more people to enter the space.
I have only been involved in biosecurity for 1.5 years, but the focus on purely defensive projects (sterilization, refuges, some sequencing tech) feels relatively recent. It’s a lot less risky to openly talk about those than about technologies like antivirals or vaccines.
I’m happy to see this shift, as concrete lists like this will likely motivate more people to enter the space.