President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at enhancing the safety and security of biological research both domestically and internationally. The order is designed to improve oversight of gain-of-function research, which involves altering organisms to enhance their properties for scientific purposes.
The administration asserts that this measure will bolster the safety of biological research without hindering innovation in the United States. "This Executive Order will increase the safety and security of biological research for Americans without impeding U.S. innovation," it states.
Furthermore, President Trump emphasizes that this initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain American leadership in biotechnology. The statement highlights Trump's vision for "a safer, healthier, and more prosperous America" as part of what he describes as a "Golden Age of American Innovation."
