Richard H. Ebright: Pandemic Pathogens That Can Emerge From Gain Of Function Are Potential WMDs

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HAWLEY: “So, let me ask you this: Gain-of-function research and bioweapons. What’s the connection there? What role does gain-of-function play?”
EBRIGHT: “As I mentioned, there are no civilian practical applications. There are immense bioweapons practical applications. As you’ve heard from Dr. Esvelt, the potential pandemic pathogens that can emerge from such studies are potential weapons of mass destruction, inexpensive, accessible, easily distributed weapons of mass destruction.”