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[–] itsonlygeorge@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think the bio weapon part is from people who don’t understand what research is going on lab. They hear “gain of function” research and immediately think Resident Evil type bio weapon.

Not that I agree that type of research is good for us to be doing in the first place. But I do understand the reason we do that type if research is to learn about viruses and how to combat them as they mutate. I think it’s stupid to be doing that type of research anywhere, especially finding China.

[–] notacat@mander.xyz 8 points 1 year ago

“Gain of function” is an extremely broad category that is an absolutely necessary part of molecular biology research.