Chinese Researcher Accused of Trying to Smuggle Vials of ‘Biological Material’ out of U.S.
By SCMP. A Chinese medical researcher was arrested in Boston earlier this month on suspicion of trying to take stolen biological samples back to China, according to an affidavit by an FBI agent. . .
FBI Special Agent Kara Spice said 21 wrapped vials containing a “brown liquid” that appeared to be “biological material” were found in a sock during an inspection of his checked baggage.
He is now under investigation for attempting to bring undeclared biological samples back to China and making “false, fictitious and fraudulent statements” to US customs. . .
The New York Times reported last month that the National Institutes of Health and the FBI had started a major effort to root out scientists who are stealing biomedical research for other countries from institutions across the US.
Almost all of the incidents they uncovered and that are under investigation involve scientists of Chinese descent, including naturalised American citizens, acting on behalf of China, the report said. (Read more from “Chinese Researcher Accused of Trying to Smuggle Vials of ‘Biological Material’ out of U.S.” HERE)
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‘Sonic Attack’ Impacted ‘at Least 20 Regions’ of U.S. Diplomat’s Brain
By The Independent. An independent analysis of the brain of diplomat Mark Lenzi has found that the 2017 so-called “sonic attack” on the US diplomat in China has impacted at least 20 regions of his brain, but a cause of the damage has still not been determined.
Mr Lenzi was stationed in Guanzhou when he began experience unexplained symptoms including a headache, memory problems, difficulty reading, and sleep issues.
The new analysis, according to doctors, has determined through MRI that roughly 20 regions of the brain have “abnormally low” volumes of function, including areas that involve emotion, motor skills, and memory function.
The doctors, in announcing the results of the study into around 170 regions of Mr Lenzi’s brain, found that at least three regions had higher than usual activity.
They said that the lower levels of brain activity could indicate brain damage, and that the higher activity in other areas could indicate that other parts of the brain have compensated. (Read more from “‘Sonic Attack’ Impacted ‘at Least 20 Regions’ of U.S. Diplomat’s Brain” HERE)
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