“How and why don't I describe my method of staying underwater and how long I can stay there without coming up for air? I do not wish to disclose or publish this because of the evil nature of men, who could use it to commit murder on the seabed. » – Leonardo da Vinci [1]. The process of scientific publication, through which new discoveries are presented to the scientific community and the public, is an essential part of the search for knowledge. The methodical approach latent in scientific research in all disciplines is the key to innovation. Advances in the scientific community have clear benefits for the general public, particularly in the areas of biological and medical research. The cumulative benefits of the free flow of information have enabled the development of a range of life-saving drugs, vaccines, antibiotics, insulin and many other hormones. Therefore, open communication of research is not just a luxury – but a necessary condition – for scientific productivity and the dispersal of knowledge. However, in recent years the United States federal government has censored or attempted to censor some publications of "dual-use research," research that produces new technologies or information with the potential for both benevolent and malicious applications [ 2], for reasons of national security. concerns.In the early days of atomic research, nuclear physicists realized that discoveries such as nuclear fission and the chain reaction could provide new sources of energy; but they also saw that they could be used for nefarious purposes – to destroy humanity. In recent years, scientists have found themselves in similar situations. While new developments in the fields of genetics and biotechnology could revolutionize medicine...... middle of paper ...know it, share it with all those who are interested" and the secrecy "strikes at the very root of what science is and what science is for” [14]. In this sense, repressive public policy interventions inherently contradict the objectives of scientists, namely the dispersion of productive knowledge. Despite decades of scientific publications, there is no evidence that terrorists or others are involved. groups have attempted to use public dual-use research to deploy biological weapons. At the same time, there is very concrete evidence that concerns about the dangers of dual-use research are slowing the progress of advocates of dual-use restrictions. Research on the use of technologies has failed to show how their measures would actually improve safety. Risk must be weighed against probability, and in the absence of a credible threat, research censorship must be reduced..