doi: 10.1038/sj.embor.7401072.
The ethics of uncertainty. In the light of possible dangers, research becomes a moral duty
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The ethics of uncertainty. In the light of possible dangers, research becomes a moral duty
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2007 Oct.
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Christof Tannert
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Burkhard Jandrig
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