Biosafety Labs, Public Safety, and Politics
On May 25, 2023, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, a biosafety level 4 lab, proudly opened its doors in Manhattan, Kansas.

On May 25, 2023, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, a biosafety level 4 lab, proudly opened its doors in Manhattan, Kansas.
It’s a good thing that the cholera epidemic of 1854 didn’t arise today. By Judge Mizelle’s decision, the CDC would not have the power to close the well.
Debating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic is a fool’s errand. Considering laboratory accidents writ large, however, is important.
How should scientists, policy makers, and governments balance efforts to address the current pandemic with initiatives to prevent the next one?