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Claim Text: In 2014, concerns began to grow about gain-of-function research in which viruses are manipulated to become more potent.
Simplified Text: In 2014, concerns grew regarding gain-of-function research, where viruses are manipulated to become more potent.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Cal Newport
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2014", "topic": "Gain-of-function research" }
Subject Tags: Science History Biotechnology
UUID: e4c6c4e6-2b28-4e30-94f8-b8fd81a95a87
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Created: September 24, 2026 at 10:36 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 10:36 PM (2 weeks ago)

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