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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.
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According to STAT’s source item, 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.
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- Senior NIH scientist, research fellow charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into U.S.STAT - 2026-06-03T00:41:06+00:00
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