Could you make a genetically targeted weapon?

[JustAGuy1]

You could try, but probably wouldn't want to be around when you released it. The prospect that rogue scientists could develop bioweapons designed to target certain ethnic groups based on their genetic differences was raised this week in a report by the British Medical Association (BMA).

The report, Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity II, warns that construction of genetic weapons "is now approaching reality". Such "genetic bombs" could contain anthrax or bubonic plague tailored to activate only when genes indicated the infected person was from a particular group.



The report says the combination of human genome studies, the development of vectors capable of introducing harmful material to cells and new ways to disrupt genes should raise concerns about potential misuse.

"The problem is that the same technology being developed to create new vaccines and find cures for Alzheimer's and other debilitating diseases could also be used for malign purposes."

Could you make a genetically targeted weapon?

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Moonglow]

Ah, they want to make sickle cell anemia bombs...

 

[EvilCat Breath]

China wants access to all DNA test results in this country to make that happen. And the baizuo intends to help them.

 

[JustAGuy1]

China wants access to all DNA test results in this country to make that happen. And the baizuo intends to help them.

Wanna bet not one Prog knows what baizou is?

 

[EvilCat Breath]

China wants access to all DNA test results in this country to make that happen. And the baizuo intends to help them.

Wanna bet not one Prog knows what baizou is?

They can always look it up. That's how the Chinese refer to biden and blinken.

 

[JustAGuy1]

China wants access to all DNA test results in this country to make that happen. And the baizuo intends to help them.

Wanna bet not one Prog knows what baizou is?

They can always look it up. That's how the Chinese refer to biden and blinken.

I know

 

[Concerned American]

You could try, but probably wouldn't want to be around when you released it. The prospect that rogue scientists could develop bioweapons designed to target certain ethnic groups based on their genetic differences was raised this week in a report by the British Medical Association (BMA).

The report, Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity II, warns that construction of genetic weapons "is now approaching reality". Such "genetic bombs" could contain anthrax or bubonic plague tailored to activate only when genes indicated the infected person was from a particular group.



The report says the combination of human genome studies, the development of vectors capable of introducing harmful material to cells and new ways to disrupt genes should raise concerns about potential misuse.

"The problem is that the same technology being developed to create new vaccines and find cures for Alzheimer's and other debilitating diseases could also be used for malign purposes."

Could you make a genetically targeted weapon?

What could possibly go wrong?

Can you say mRNA covid vaccine?

 

[JustAGuy1]

You could try, but probably wouldn't want to be around when you released it. The prospect that rogue scientists could develop bioweapons designed to target certain ethnic groups based on their genetic differences was raised this week in a report by the British Medical Association (BMA).

The report, Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity II, warns that construction of genetic weapons "is now approaching reality". Such "genetic bombs" could contain anthrax or bubonic plague tailored to activate only when genes indicated the infected person was from a particular group.



The report says the combination of human genome studies, the development of vectors capable of introducing harmful material to cells and new ways to disrupt genes should raise concerns about potential misuse.

"The problem is that the same technology being developed to create new vaccines and find cures for Alzheimer's and other debilitating diseases could also be used for malign purposes."

Could you make a genetically targeted weapon?

What could possibly go wrong?

Can you say mRNA covid vaccine?

They won't listen but I'll keep trumpeting it.

 

[Circe]

You could try, but probably wouldn't want to be around when you released it. The prospect that rogue scientists could develop bioweapons designed to target certain ethnic groups based on their genetic differences was raised this week in a report by the British Medical Association (BMA).

The report, Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity II, warns that construction of genetic weapons "is now approaching reality". Such "genetic bombs" could contain anthrax or bubonic plague tailored to activate only when genes indicated the infected person was from a particular group.



The report says the combination of human genome studies, the development of vectors capable of introducing harmful material to cells and new ways to disrupt genes should raise concerns about potential misuse.

"The problem is that the same technology being developed to create new vaccines and find cures for Alzheimer's and other debilitating diseases could also be used for malign purposes."

Could you make a genetically targeted weapon?

What could possibly go wrong?

Oh, the British Medical Association FINALLY had a member that read a modern thriller? This idea has been out on the thriller market for years.

Do I think it's possible?

Sure. Malthus will find a way. Whatever way it takes.

 

[Unkotare]

I AM a genetically targeted weapon.

 

[Burgermeister]

There is a theory that the mRNA vaccines create a generic marker that could be used for bioweapon targeting.