Dark Winter is the story of one woman’s journey through pandemics and biosecurity in the 21st Century. It is a refreshing account that stands in stark contrast to the paucity of earlier work. It also is a kind of restrained manifesto that makes a case for using appropriate methods to understand and respond to dynamic changes in the biosphere, particularly in relation to viruses and other pathogens. The ‘dark winter’ of the title refers to the possibility of new knowledge being mis-used in ways that create new dangers and risks. Macintyre and her colleagues, however, make a strong case for caution and responsible use of high tech in this critical area. Interested readers can look up the Epiwatch site and quickly understand how specialists in the field are using up-to-the-minute information and guidance. Read original piece from Compass Here.