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May 29, 2021

Why scientists are concerned about leaks at biolabs

Gregory Koblentz and Lynn Klotz, members of our Science Working Group, were both quoted in an Agence France-Presse article about leaks at biolabs. “There are HVAC filtration systems, so that the virus can’t escape through exhaust; any waste water that leaves the facility is treated with either chemicals or high temperatures to make sure that […]

Posted in: Biological and Chemical Weapons, Center in the News, Press Room

May 28, 2021

Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols

Gregory Koblentz, a member of our Science Working Group, was quoted in a Popular Science article on developing a global approach to biosecurity. Of the 23 countries that have BSL-4 labs, only 17 have national biosafety associations or are members of international partnerships. International bodies, the researchers say, should be providing support for the remaining […]

Posted in: Biological and Chemical Weapons, Center in the News, Press Room

December 7, 2020

Death by DNA

Gregory Koblentz, a member of the Center’s Scientists Working Group, spoke with BBC Radio 4 about the threats posed by technological advances in DNA. Listen now Has DNA technology advanced so far that a rogue scientist, or even a biologically competent terrorist, could assemble a deadly pathogen from genetic sequences bought by mail order? The complete […]

Posted in: Biological and Chemical Weapons, Center in the News, Press Room

September 25, 2020

Hold Russia accountable for latest chemical weapons attack

Scientists Working Group member Gregory Koblentz co-authored an op-ed in The Hill about the need to hold Russia accountable for its most recent chemical weapons attack against Alexei Navalny. To uphold long-standing international norms and laws against the use of chemical weapons, Washington and its allies should impose meaningful sanctions on Moscow. Russia has repeatedly […]

Posted in: Biological and Chemical Weapons, Center in the News, Press & In the News on Russia, Press Room

September 21, 2020

Scientists Working Group Co-Founder Dies at 100

The Pandora Report is sad to report that James F. Leonard passed away recently at the age of 100. Ambassador Leonard was an ardent and articulate advocate for arms control and nonproliferation. As Assistant Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) from 1969-1973, Ambassador Leonard was the lead U.S. negotiator for the 1972 […]

Posted in: Biological and Chemical Weapons

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