Recently two authors have done very controversial studies on the bird flu, that have the US in fear that the data could be used by terrorists. The editors of the journals Science and Nature say they will not agree to reductions until it is confirmed that the information will still be accessible to researchers. So far two researchers have already revised their papers in light of the recommendation. The issue is that the bird flu is not transmissible between humans, but the scientists altered it so it could pass easily through ferrets, giving the virus much greater potential for a global health threat.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16279365
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