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Should we embrace dangerous gain-of-function research or is the pandemic risk too high to justify it?
As the 2026 NIH funding debate intensifies, gain-of-function research remains a flashpoint between scientific progress and pandemic preparedness. Cast your vote to weigh the potential benefits against the catastrophic risks.
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