NIH Bans Dangerous Gain of Function Research, Strengthens Oversight
The Senate hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci reignited questions about U.S.-funded research tied to the Wuhan Institute of Virology and pushed the NIH to announce a new, risk-based policy that bans dangerous gain-of-function work and tightens oversight, enforcement, and international restrictions. The recent grilling of Dr. Anthony Fauci by Sen. Rand Paul highlighted long-standing concerns...