U.S. Government Establishes New Policy to Prohibit High-Risk Life Sciences Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a new U.S. Government-wide policy banning dangerous gain-of-function research. This comprehensive, risk-based framework introduces enhanced review and reporting requirements for all life sciences research, including independent assessments for projects that could increase the harmful consequences of biological agents. The policy aims to mitigate potential risks associated with certain types of biological research.