Spaces:
Sleeping
Sleeping
# genesis/biosecurity.py | |
""" | |
Biosecurity Risk Assessment Module for GENESIS-AI | |
Analyzes potential dual-use or misuse risks of synthetic biology research. | |
""" | |
import logging | |
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO) | |
def analyze_biosecurity_risks(entity_name: str, description: str = ""): | |
""" | |
Analyze biosecurity risks for a given entity (gene, protein, organism, or technology). | |
Returns a structured dictionary of risks, severity, and mitigation suggestions. | |
Args: | |
entity_name (str): Name of the biological entity. | |
description (str, optional): Additional context or description. | |
Returns: | |
dict: Biosecurity risk profile. | |
""" | |
logging.info(f"[Biosecurity] Assessing risks for: {entity_name}") | |
# Simple keyword-based heuristic | |
high_risk_keywords = ["smallpox", "anthrax", "ebola", "h5n1", "plague", "ricin", "botulinum"] | |
medium_risk_keywords = ["viral vector", "gain-of-function", "CRISPR", "dual-use"] | |
risk_level = "Low" | |
risk_factors = [] | |
text_to_check = f"{entity_name} {description}".lower() | |
for kw in high_risk_keywords: | |
if kw in text_to_check: | |
risk_level = "High" | |
risk_factors.append(f"Contains high-risk keyword: {kw}") | |
if risk_level != "High": | |
for kw in medium_risk_keywords: | |
if kw in text_to_check: | |
risk_level = "Medium" | |
risk_factors.append(f"Contains medium-risk keyword: {kw}") | |
# If no match, still return low risk baseline | |
if not risk_factors: | |
risk_factors.append("No known high/medium risk indicators detected.") | |
mitigation_suggestions = [] | |
if risk_level == "High": | |
mitigation_suggestions = [ | |
"Engage institutional biosecurity committee immediately.", | |
"Restrict access to authorized personnel.", | |
"Perform BSL-3/BSL-4 lab containment assessment.", | |
"Consult WHO guidance for dangerous pathogens." | |
] | |
elif risk_level == "Medium": | |
mitigation_suggestions = [ | |
"Review project with bioethics board.", | |
"Use gene synthesis screening services.", | |
"Ensure compliance with NIH and WHO guidelines." | |
] | |
else: | |
mitigation_suggestions = [ | |
"Maintain good laboratory practices.", | |
"Continue monitoring for any emerging risks." | |
] | |
return { | |
"entity": entity_name, | |
"risk_level": risk_level, | |
"risk_factors": risk_factors, | |
"mitigation": mitigation_suggestions | |
} | |