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NIH Scientist Charged with Smuggling Virus

Updated 2026-06-03 00:50 UTC 1 source Negative

A senior NIH scientist and his research fellow were charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus into the U.S. from Africa and lying about it.

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Senior NIH scientist, research fellow charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into U.S.

A senior NIH scientist and his research fellow were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it.

2026-06-03 00:41 UTC