NIH scientists face charges for allegedly smuggling mpox virus samples from the Republic of Congo

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Two NIH scientists face federal charges for allegedly smuggling mpox virus samples into the U.S. from the Republic of Congo. Prosecutors claim the researchers lied to customs officials about the contents of a case containing 17 mpox DNA samples. The scientists were studying an mpox outbreak. Experts suggest inactivated virus samples could be used for diagnostic purposes, a practice the researchers have published on. The scientists face fines and potential prison time if convicted.


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