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GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH CONCERN [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Genetics
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gain-of-function research of concern
1, record 1, English, gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research%20of%20concern
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GOFROC 2, record 1, English, GOFROC
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gain-of-function research 3, record 1, English, gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research
see observation, noun
- GOF research 3, record 1, English, GOF%20research
see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gain-of-function research can be "of concern" if it changes the characteristics of an infectious agent in a way that could increase the risk of harm to humans. 4, record 1, English, - gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research%20of%20concern
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gain-of-function research; GOF research: Strictly speaking, the designation "gain-of-function research" does not imply that the gain of function being studied is dangerous for humans. However, it is often used to refer to research that poses a risk to human health. 5, record 1, English, - gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research%20of%20concern
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gain of function research of concern
- gain of function research
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Génétique
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recherche préoccupante sur un gain de fonction
1, record 1, French, recherche%20pr%C3%A9occupante%20sur%20un%20gain%20de%20fonction
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- recherche sur le gain de fonction 2, record 1, French, recherche%20sur%20le%20gain%20de%20fonction
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les recherches qui suscitent des inquiétudes concernent principalement les expériences qui augmentent la transmissibilité ou la létalité d'un virus, surnommées la recherche sur le gain de fonction. 2, record 1, French, - recherche%20pr%C3%A9occupante%20sur%20un%20gain%20de%20fonction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recherche sur le gain de fonction : Au sens strict, la désignation «recherche sur le gain de fonction» ne sous-entend pas que le gain de fonction à l'étude est dangereux pour l'humain. Par contre, elle est souvent utilisée pour faire référence à la recherche présentant un risque pour la santé humaine. 1, record 1, French, - recherche%20pr%C3%A9occupante%20sur%20un%20gain%20de%20fonction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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