Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.31306/s.68.2.5
Dual use applications of molecular biology methods: Security perspectives
Ante Vučemilović
orcid.org/0009-0009-7825-2666
; Croatian Military Academy „Dr. Franjo Tuđman“, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Sažetak
Molecular biology methods are frequently discussed in the context of their beneficial and harmful applications. To enhance the regulation of research in medical and biological sciences, the concept of dual-use technology has been introduced. This concept delineates a range of research activities that have the potential to yield products, scientific services, and technologies that, if misused, could pose risks to human health or the environment. Given the exponential advancement in the capabilities of molecular biology methods, this concept remains continuously active and subject to modification. Furthermore, with the integration of digitalization in managing vast datasets from molecular biology research and the incorporation of artificial intelligence, a new protective measure has been developed within the fourth (cyber) dimension of security, termed "cyberbiosecurity." This measure complements traditional biosecurity and biosafety frameworks. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of the latest capabilities, products, and scientific services of selected molecular biology methods through specific examples of their dual-use applications. By adopting this approach, the aim is to foster greater awareness within the scientific community and to contribute to a more precise definition of the dual-use concept.
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Hrčak ID:
348907
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Datum izdavanja:
6.7.2026.
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