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bioterrorism

Special Report: China’s Gene Giant Harvests Data from Millions of Women

David Chen Jul 15, 2021

A Chinese gene company called BGI Group has been collecting millions of women's genetic information through their global distribution of prenatal tests. The prenatal tests branded NIFTY: Non-Invasive Fetal TrisomY, have been used by over 8 million women globally. Furthermore, the BGI Group is in…

The Telegraph: Bioterrorism could kill more than nuclear wars

Marissa Glick Feb 28, 2018

According to this Telegraph article, Bill Gates warned world leaders at the Munich Security Conference of the often underestimated risks of bioterrorism. Because of rapid advances in genetic engineering, using biological weapons can easily lead to a pandemic. Gates’ foundation is currently funding…

NBC Washington: Marines Hospitalized After Opening Letter with Unknown Substance

Marissa Glick Feb 28, 2018

According to this NBC article, almost a dozen people at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia became ill after opening a suspicious letter. Victims reported bloody noses and itchiness, and several were taken to the hospital. Read the article here to learn more.