id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-305698-fjd0rsrf Imperiale, Michael J. Vagueness and Costs of the Pause on Gain-of-Function (GOF) Experiments on Pathogens with Pandemic Potential, Including Influenza Virus 2014-12-12 .txt text/plain 1528 79 51 title: Vagueness and Costs of the Pause on Gain-of-Function (GOF) Experiments on Pathogens with Pandemic Potential, Including Influenza Virus We have numerous concerns with this third stoppage, including the timing of the announcement relative to the ongoing debate, the vagueness in the wording of the statement, and the potential effects on the fields of influenza virus and coronavirus research. Second, we worry about the meaning of "reasonably anticipated." Obviously this phrase is very subjective, and similar wording in the definition of dual use research of concern (DURC) has already made assessments of what constitutes DURC very problematic for journals and authors (10) . The current pause affects two dozen studies that include experiments to develop rodent models of coronavirus research (11) . Risks and benefits of gain-of-function experiments with pathogens of pandemic potential, such as influenza virus: a call for a science-based discussion Influenza gain-of-function experiments: their role in vaccine virus recommendation and pandemic preparedness ./cache/cord-305698-fjd0rsrf.txt ./txt/cord-305698-fjd0rsrf.txt