Seeking security : pathogens, open access, and genome databases / Committee on Genomics Databases for Bioterrorism Threat Agents.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on Genomics Databases for Bioterrorism Threat Agents, Corporate Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genomics.

Genetics.

Physiology, Pathological.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (88 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy of Sciences, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Within the last 30 years, the genomes of thousands of organisms, from viruses, to bacteria, to humans, have been sequenced or partially sequenced and deposited in databases freely accessible to scientists around the world. This information is accelerating scientists' ability to fight disease and make other medical advances, but policymakers must consider the possibility that the information could also be used for destructive purposes in acts of bioterrorism or war. Based in part on views from working biological scientists, the report concludes that current policies that allow scientists and the public unrestricted access to genome data on microbial pathogens should not be changed. Because access improves our ability to fight both bioterrorism and naturally occurring infectious diseases, security against bioterrorism is better served by policies that facilitate, not limit, the free flow of this information.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contents

Executive Summary

1 Introduction

2 Genome Databases Today

3 Issues in the Control of Genome Information: From Discussions at the Committee's Workshop

4 Conclusions and Recommendations

References

Appendixes

Appendix A Statement of Task

Appendix B Agenda

Appendix C Participants.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

9786610208531

9780309165693

0309165695

9781280208539

1280208538

9780309545440

0309545447

OCLC:

559801996