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Balancing Act: Precision Medicine and National Security
Diane DiEuliis1, James Giordano2,3
1Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, National Defense University, Washington, DC 20319, USA.
Precision medicine advances offer tailored treatments but pose dual-use risks. Ethical guidelines are crucial for governing emerging bioscience and technology to ensure responsible innovation and biosecurity.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Medicine is advancing towards personalized approaches using genetics, pharmacology, and biotechnology.
- Precision medicine aims to tailor healthcare to individual patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe current scientific and technological developments in precision medicine.
- To elucidate the dual-use risks associated with these advanced tools and capabilities.
- To advocate for ethical frameworks to govern bioscience and technology.
Main Methods:
- Review of current scientific and technological advancements in precision medicine.
- Analysis of potential dual-use risks and societal impacts.
- Examination of ethical considerations and policy implications.
Main Results:
- Precision medicine leverages genetics, pharmacology, biomarker identification, imaging, and interventional biotechnology.
- These advancements present dual-use risks impacting health, economics, social structures, and global power dynamics.
- Ethical systems and policy frameworks are needed to guide biosecurity and responsible use.
Conclusions:
- Continued ethical development is necessary to navigate the complexities of precision medicine.
- Effective policy and communication are vital for governing emerging bioscience and technology.
- Addressing dual-use risks is essential for global biosecurity and responsible innovation.
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