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Biotechnology

The End Of The World with Josh Clark

CHAPTER

The Existential Threat of Biotech Research

This chapter discusses the dangers and lack of oversight in gain of function research, which involves genetically altering viruses and bacteria to be deadlier and more contagious. It explores a specific incident in Australia where a vaccine experiment went wrong, raising concerns about potential devastating effects with smallpox.

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