The 1977 H1N1 seems not to be a gain of function but them trying it out to test a vaccine. It goes to show labs can do dumb stuff.

Given the spread of risky research:

> At least 59 facilities, like Wuhan Institute, are planned or in operation across world https://www.ft.com/content/a0badd5d-4d88-4a3b-b019-61c6d8275...

I hope they regulate this stuff better.