Gain of Function research, defined as: "medical research that genetically alters an organism in a way that may enhance the biological functions of gene products." The worry is that this type of research will lead to the release of dangerous viruses and is unethical; others believe it is necessary to treat future pandemics  is Gain of Function research unethical? Why?

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Gain of Function research, defined as:

"medical research that genetically alters an organism in a way that may enhance the biological functions of gene products."

The worry is that this type of research will lead to the release of dangerous viruses and is unethical; others believe it is necessary to treat future pandemics

 is Gain of Function research unethical? Why?

 
 
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Ans: Gain of function research (GOFR) is the series of medical research that alters the genome of microorganism to increase its virulence, transmissibility, immunogenicity and host tropism. 

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