What is 'Gain of Function Research' and What are the Dangers it Presents? | EWTN News Nightly

As some lawmakers continue to question Dr. Anthony Fauci and the origins of the coronavirus, a phrase that is being used is "gain of function research." We take a look into what gain of function is and whether the Catholic Church says anything about its use. President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Dr. Joseph Meaney, joins to talk about gain of function research, what it is and why the type of research would be conducted. Dr. Meaney shares whether the Catholic Church has any teaching about gain of function on a moral level. He explains what the dangers of this type of research are. On another note, several schools are requiring their students to have had a coronavirus vaccine before they can return to school in the Fall. Dr. Meaney discusses his thoughts on this requirement. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn