Questions tagged [biosafety]
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USAMRIID is US Military - are they allowed to deploy domestically contrary to Posse Comitatus in response to biological outbreaks?
This is a question that was raised after watching several TV series on streaming services. It revolves around the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) and activity of USAMRIID on US Soil and whether…
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Why is research grade ethanol seemingly exempted from excise duties while pure ethanol ment for consumption isn't?
At Sigma-Aldrich I can buy one liter of unadulterated ethanol for just 26.60 EUR. This ethanol contains no additives and is pure enough for analytical purposes. Its made by fermenting grain or sugarcane. The solution contains 95.5% ethanol.
However,…
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Legal requirement for products to be advertised as biodegradeable and nontoxic
In the bike industry, there has been a movement towards branding certain chemical components (chain lubes, greases, etc.) as "biodegradeable" and/or "nontoxic". One example is this white lightning grease. Essentially all of these products are…
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Can I, a med student, buy human neuronal cell lines?
Is there anything legally stopping me from purchasing cell lines of human neurons without any disclosed use (besides the ethical considerations)?
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Is it correct to ban me from a concert without providing necessary proof that I was engaged in harmful or threatening behaviour?
I received following email by a venue in London:
"Hi there
We are getting in touch as we are afraid we have had to refund your ticket for the event tonight. One of the artists performing has brought to our attention behaviour online that has made…
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