On reading The InterAcademy Partnership 2005 statement on biosecurity. View from the terrace of villa Dautreme near Saint Tropez by the French painter, engraver and draftsman Lionel Floch (1895-1972) This is a must for any Biosafety Now reader as it is clear and relevant even though issued almost 20 years ago. It is signed by...

On reading Research must do no harm: new guidance addresses all studies relating to people. Nature, 2022. The Rock of Monaco seen from the botanical garden at Menton by Robert Mauchant (1893-1970) This is a very interesting editorial from Nature. In their own words ‘the guidance encourages authors, reviewers and editors to respect the dignity...