Mpox smuggling case prompts congressional scrutiny of National Institutes of Health

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The NIH scientists were charged with smuggling mpox samples - This highlights potential biosafety risks within research institutions.
Congress is examining concerns about the NIH's practices - It signals increased oversight of federal health agencies' compliance with regulations. Focusing on:
Potential future legislation to strengthen biosafety protocols in scientific communities.

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Mpox smuggling case prompts congressional scrutiny of National Institutes of Health

House committee seeks records after two agency scientists were charged over undeclared samplesThe US House committee on energy and commerce is “examining concerns” about the National Institutes of Health after two NIH scientists were charged with allegedly smuggling mpox into the United States and...

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