In the realm of science, few advancements have been as groundbreaking as the rapid progress in biotechnology. This field has unlocked the secrets of life, giving us unprecedented control over biology. But with great power comes great responsibility – and potential peril. How can we navigate this double-edged revolution?
In 2019, a prevailing notion both in the UK and internationally was that the nation was not only ready but among the best prepared in the world to tackle a pandemic. This confidence was, however, dangerously misplaced. The reality was that the UK was ill-equipped to handle the civil emergency of a pandemic, let alone the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 crisis that soon engulfed the nation.