In this article Brian J. Ford argues that the law does not concern itself sufficiently with the various hazards that can arise when microorganisms are mishandled and suggests areas in which legislation should be introduced.
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Ford, B. Call for biohazard legislation. Nature 250, 364–365 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1038/250364a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/250364a0