COVID-19

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Seeking Peace in a Pandemic

A remedy for despair in a time of pandemic.

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Kazakhstan’s New National Laboratory is a Regional Resource for a Global Cause

A US-funded biosafety lab in Kazakhstan could herald a new era of collaboration.

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COVID-19 Has Shown U.S., U.K. Are Vulnerable to Biological Terrorism

CNS’s Dr. Richard Pilch shares his thoughts on addressing natural and deliberate biological threats.

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CNS’s Dr. Pilch Interviewed on the Origin of COVID-19

Dr. Richard Pilch shares his thoughts on COVID-19’s origin with The Economist.

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In Memoriam—Professor Julian Perry Robinson (1941-2020)

When COVID-19 strikes close to home.

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Spore Wars: The Havoc of COVID-19 to Spark New Concern over Bioweapons

In theory they are banned, but some countries may produce them covertly.

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Russia, the USA and China Should Work Together against Natural or Deliberate Biological Threats

An interview concerning COVID-19, pandemics, and terrorism, with CNS’ Richard Pilch.

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“Test, Flex, and Scale” – An Operational Plan for COVID-19 Recovery in Resource-Constrained America

A plan to overcome US limitations in testing, tracing, and healthcare.

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Opinion – COVID-19 Underscores the Need for International Partnerships in the Life Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to build bridges through public and veterinary health.

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Coronavirus in the Middle East: A Rare Opportunity for Diplomacy?

Ironically, the conflict and instability-plagued Middle East could turn the coronavirus crisis into an opportunity.