Dual Use Research of Concern—The Necessity of Global Bioethics Engagement
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21504659 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daniel J Hurst (0000-0003-0592-2592, Department of Medical Education and Scholarship Rowan‐Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Stratford New Jersey USA, corresponding author), Chris Bobier (0000-0003-4194-4721, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant Michigan USA) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 373-379 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Bioethics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0269-9702 • E-ISSN: 1467-8519 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/bioe.70046 |
| PMID | 41164950 |
| OpenAlex | W4415691099 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
Dual use research of concern (DURC) refers to research conducted for legitimate scientific purposes that could also be misused to pose a significant threat to public health and safety, agricultural crops and other plants, animals, the environment, or national security. Scant discussion of bioethics in relation to DURC has taken place, with even less attention to DURC within a global bioethics framework. Herein, we demonstrate the connections of global bioethics—due to globalization, solidarity and cooperation, the precautionary principle, and collective consent—to DURC and present a number of questions that the field can help clarify
Bioethics · Public health · Solidarity · Animal testing and alternatives · Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research · Genetically Modified Organisms Research
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |