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A simulation study of cooperative and autonomous vehicles (CAV) considering courtesy, ethics, and fairness by Jiang, Liming, Xie, Yuanchang, Evans, Nicholas G

“…Autonomous vehicles (AV) can be programmed to act cooperatively. Previous research on cooperative and autonomous vehicles (CAV) suggests they can substantially…”
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Observational studies must be reformed before the next pandemic by Ricotta, Emily E., Rid, Annette, Cohen, I. Glenn, Evans, Nicholas G.

“…Observational studies provide crucial information early during epidemics and pandemics, but they often suffer from methodological shortcomings, which can be…”
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Empirical study of a cooperative longitudinal control for merging maneuvers considering courtesy and mixed autonomy by Jiang, Liming, Xie, Yuanchang, Evans, Nicholas G., Chen, Danjue

“…This study focuses on how to improve the merge control prior to lane reduction points due to either accidents or constructions. A Cooperative longitudinal…”
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Human Infection Challenge Studies: a Test for the Social Value Criterion of Research Ethics by Evans, Nicholas G

“…Human infection challenge studies involving the intentional infection of research participants with a disease-causing agent have recently been suggested as a…”
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Effectively Communicating the Uncertainties Surrounding Ebola Virus Transmission by Kilianski, Andy, Evans, Nicholas G

“…The current Ebola virus outbreak has highlighted the uncertainties surrounding many aspects of Ebola virus virology, including routes of transmission. The…”
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COVID-19 risk perception and vaccine acceptance in individuals with self-reported chronic respiratory or autoimmune conditions by Smith, Brianna A, Ricotta, Emily E, Kwan, Jennifer L, Evans, Nicholas G

“…COVID-19 disproportionately affects those with preexisting conditions, but little research has determined whether those with chronic diseases view the pandemic…”
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A transatlantic perspective on 20 emerging issues in biological engineering by Wintle, Bonnie C, Boehm, Christian R, Rhodes, Catherine, Molloy, Jennifer C, Millett, Piers, Adam, Laura, Breitling, Rainer, Carlson, Rob, Casagrande, Rocco, Dando, Malcolm, Doubleday, Robert, Drexler, Eric, Edwards, Brett, Ellis, Tom, Evans, Nicholas G, Hammond, Richard, Haseloff, Jim, Kahl, Linda, Kuiken, Todd, Lichman, Benjamin R, Matthewman, Colette A, Napier, Johnathan A, ÓhÉigeartaigh, Seán S, Patron, Nicola J, Perello, Edward, Shapira, Philip, Tait, Joyce, Takano, Eriko, Sutherland, William J

“…Advances in biological engineering are likely to have substantial impacts on global society. To explore these potential impacts we ran a horizon scanning…”
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The ethics of AI-assisted warfighter enhancement research and experimentation: Historical perspectives and ethical challenges by Moreno, Jonathan, Gross, Michael L., Becker, Jack, Hereth, Blake, Shortland, Neil D., Evans, Nicholas G.

“…The military applications of AI raise myriad ethical challenges. Critical among them is how AI integrates with human decision making to enhance cognitive…”
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Emerging Ethical Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology by Evans, Nicholas G., Wenner, Danielle M., Cohen, I. Glenn, Purves, Duncan, Chiang, Michael F., Ting, Daniel S.W., Lee, Aaron Y.

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"But nature started it": examining Taubenberger and Morens' view on influenza A virus and dual-use research of concern by Evans, Nicholas G

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Covid-19: control measures must be equitable and inclusive by Berger, Zackary D, Evans, Nicholas G, Phelan, Alexandra L, Silverman, Ross D

“…Failure to respect the needs of vulnerable groups will seriously undermine response efforts…”
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Covid-19: the ethics of clinical research in quarantine by Evans, Nicholas G

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Gain-of-function research and model organisms in biology by Evans, Nicholas G, Pence, Charles H

“…So-called 'gain-of-function' (GOF) research is virological research that results in a virus substantially more virulent or transmissible than its wild…”
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Balancing the Duty to Treat Patients with Ebola Virus Disease with the Risks to Dialysis Personnel by Evans, Nicholas G

“…In 2014, the author was invited to present at the American Society for Nephrology's annual conference in Philadelphia on the ethics of treating patients with…”
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Reconciling Regulation with Scientific Autonomy in Dual-Use Research by Evans, Nicholas G, Selgelid, Michael J, Simpson, Robert Mark

“…Abstract In debates over the regulation of communication related to dual-use research, the risks that such communication creates must be weighed against…”
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Models of scientific and technological review for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention by Evans, Nicholas G.

“…Science and technology (S&T) review is key to anticipating developments in the life sciences that may benefit or run contrary to the aims of the 1972…”
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Great expectations—ethics, avian flu and the value of progress by Evans, Nicholas G

“…A recent controversy over the US National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity's recommendation to censor two publications on genetically modified H5N1 avian…”
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How do we justify research into enhanced warfighters? by Evans, Nicholas G, Hereth, Blake, Gross, Michael L, Moreno, Jonathan D

“…Abstract State militaries have strong interests in developing enhanced warfighters: taking otherwise healthy service personnel (soldiers, marines, pilots,…”
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A Transformative Trip? Experiences of Psychedelic Use by Neitzke-Spruill, Logan, Beit, Caroline, Robinson, Jill, Blevins, Kai, Reynolds, Joel, Evans, Nicholas G., McGuire, Amy L.

“…Psychedelic experiences are often compared to “transformative experiences” due to their potential to change how people think and behave. This study empirically…”
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Modelling Ethical Algorithms in Autonomous Vehicles Using Crash Data by Robinson, Pamela, Sun, Landy, Furey, Heidi, Jenkins, Ryan, Phillips, Christopher R. M., Powers, Thomas M., Ritterson, Ryan S., Xie, Yuanchang, Casagrande, Rocco, Evans, Nicholas G.

“…In this paper we provide a proof of principle of a new method for addressing the ethics of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the Data-Theories Method , in which…”
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