Talk:Genetically modified virus

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Above undated message substituted from Template:Dashboard.wikiedu.org assignment by PrimeBOT (talk) 21:43, 17 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Biowarfare, biohazards, DURC

Started and then deleted new section "biowarfare": genetically engineered viruses as potential agents in biological warfare and bioterrorism. But deleted for lack of good refs. Given rapid developments in biology, biodefense falls within the biomedical aegis.^[1] So an article on genetic engineering of viruses for "biomedical purposes" might include mention of possible uses for biowarfare, bioterror, criminal purposes?

On separate note, this article might mention the dual-use_technology, dual use research of concern (DURC) or GoF (gain of function) biohazard controversy about the potential escape of an engineered, modified virus...^[2]^[3]Yohananw (talk) 14:22, 20 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ Tyshenko, Michael G. (September 2007). "Management of natural and bioterrorism induced pandemics". Bioethics. 21 (7): 364–369. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8519.2007.00571.x. PMID 17845462.
^ Berg, Paul (14 September 2012). "The Dual-Use Conundrum". Science. 337 (6100): 1273. doi:10.1126/science.1229789.
^ "Biosecurity - Dual Use Research of Concern". NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP).

Peer Review

It might be interesting to add information about genetically modified viruses in conjunction to vaccines? Also maybe expand more on the risks of genetically modified vaccines or pros and cons? Overall the structure of the page is good, but for someone who hasn't read anything about genetically modified viruses it might be helpful to further synthesize the general usage to give a better understanding.

Peer Review

There could be more information on the different types of viral gene modification as well as examples. The content of your page is relevant and understandable. The different headings and related information are interesting. Viral gene modification in relation to cancer could be expanded on. The limitations of this science is a good addition to this page. Other than expanding on some of the information, your page is easy to comprehend and appropriate for it's target audience (Wikipedia). Ciarology (talk) 01:50, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

To add to article

To add to this article: mention of viral passaging and cell cultures. How could these terms not be included in this article if it is to be properly encyclopedic? 173.88.246.138 (talk) 12:03, 17 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Problem with article

If written in a serious manner, how could this article mention the term "gain of function" (in the absence of an actual Wikipedia article on this subject) just once--and never actually provide a definition for this term? Please improve. 173.88.246.138 (talk) 12:05, 17 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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[1] Tyshenko, Michael G. (September 2007). "Management of natural and bioterrorism induced pandemics". Bioethics. 21 (7): 364–369. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8519.2007.00571.x. PMID 17845462.

[2] Berg, Paul (14 September 2012). "The Dual-Use Conundrum". Science. 337 (6100): 1273. doi:10.1126/science.1229789.

[3] "Biosecurity - Dual Use Research of Concern". NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP).

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