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. 2018 Jan 17;97(2):269-274.
doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2017.12.017.

From Healthcare to Warfare and Reverse: How Should We Regulate Dual-Use Neurotechnology?

Marcello Ienca  1 , Fabrice Jotterand  2 , Bernice S Elger  3
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From Healthcare to Warfare and Reverse: How Should We Regulate Dual-Use Neurotechnology?

Marcello Ienca et al. Neuron. .
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Abstract

Recent advances in military-funded neurotechnology and novel opportunities for misusing neurodevices show that the problem of dual use is inherent to neuroscience. This paper discusses how the neuroscience community should respond to these dilemmas and delineates a neuroscience-specific biosecurity framework. This neurosecurity framework involves calibrated regulation, (neuro)ethical guidelines, and awareness-raising activities within the scientific community.

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