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COVID-19

A biosafety level 4 lab.

Researchers hacked a lab’s pathogen containment system. Was it a good idea to publish the results?

By George Poste, David Gillum | Biosecurity

The A1 Haiku: Power’s trips

By Thomas Gaulkin | Biosecurity, Special Topics

How a deliberate pandemic could crush societies and what to do about it

By Kevin Esvelt | Biosecurity

This 3D illustration shows a large virus hovering over the entire population of the world in a representation of the threat pandemics posed to everyone. illustration

Investing in pandemic prevention is essential to defend against future outbreaks

By Bridget Williams, Will MacAskill | Biosecurity, Disruptive Technologies

Boston University

After the fact: Another controversial virus study raises questions about US government oversight

By David Gillum, Kathleen M. Vogel | Biosecurity

The new science that could help spot the next pandemic before it begins

By Yong-Bee Lim | Analysis, Biosecurity

A monkeypox protest

The Strategic National Stockpile failed during COVID and monkeypox. Will it come through next time?

By Matt Field | Biosecurity

The Wuhan Institute of Virology.

NIH to terminate part of EcoHealth Alliance grant after its Wuhan partners refuse to deliver information on coronavirus studies

By Matt Field | Biosecurity

artist's rendition of polio

Polio is back. Here’s what to do about it.

By Kathleen E. Bachynski | Opinion, Science Denial

North Korea claims to have defeated COVID. Experts wonder what’s really going on

By Matt Field | Biosecurity

A photo of mist coming from Aum Shinrikyo's headquarters in June 1993.

Why COVID probably hasn’t helped bioterrorists, despite fears

By Gary A. Ackerman, Zachary Kallenborn, Philipp C. Bleek | Biosecurity

If 167 hearings didn’t prepare Congress for the COVID pandemic, what will?

By Matt Field | Biosecurity