Plague scare: what scientists know - and what Russia won’t say
Unverified rumours swirl around the death of a Siberian laboratory technician. Nature talks to a biosecurity specialist to unpack the fallout
The death of a 28-year-old researcher at a Siberian laboratory, possibly from pneumonic plague, has triggered international alarm over whether the incident could spark a wider outbreak. Biosecurity specialists have been assuring the public that this ... [3331 chars]
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