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What is “Dual Use” Research? A Response to Miller and Selgelid

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Resnik, D.B. What is “Dual Use” Research? A Response to Miller and Selgelid. Sci Eng Ethics 15, 3–5 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-008-9104-3

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