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> We all agree that gain of function research is a bad idea.

Who is "we" here? Fear of GoFR is similar to the fear of nuclear power - there are obvious risks, but people don't think about the benefits.




> Fear of GoFR is similar to the fear of nuclear power - there are obvious risks, but people don't think about the benefits.

You should explore this comparison more deeply.

How many people has nuclear power killed in the past 20 years? How many people has SARS-CoV-2 killed in the past two?


Please explain the benefits in detail




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