Scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US, lying to authorities

Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the United States from Africa, raising serious concerns about biosecurity and compliance with federal regulations.

This incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the oversight of biological materials and poses questions regarding the protocols in place to prevent unauthorized importation of pathogens, which could have implications for public health and safety.