U.S. illegal molecular research, retained pathogens and biosafety enforcement
Key Questions
What investigations are underway into NIH and Rocky Mountain Laboratory smuggling cases?
The House Energy & Commerce Committee and Senator Sheehy have launched probes into NIH/RML smuggling. Rep. Gosar has requested closure of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory facility.
What does DNI Gabbard’s declassification reveal about US-funded biolabs?
Gabbard declassified evidence of over 120 US-funded global biolabs, including sites in Ukraine conducting gain-of-function research. These findings link to Reedley, Las Vegas, and Pentagon programs.
What biosafety lapses have been reported at US labs like RML and Shan-Lu Liu’s facility?
Reports detail a CCHFV monkey bite at RML and BSL-2 lentivirus violations by Shan-Lu Liu. Additional cases include NIH smallpox vials stored in an unapproved Maryland lab and CDC lapses.
Congressional scrutiny continues over Munster/Yinda smuggling, Rocky Mountain Laboratory incidents, NIH smallpox vials, Shan-Lu Liu violations, and alleged failures across more than 120 biolab investigations. No confirmed enforcement outcome emerged in the latest reading; retained smallpox remains the most consequential pathogen-security concern.