A Chinese post-doctoral researcher on a J-1 visa has been charged with smuggling E. coli bacteria into the United States and lying to federal authorities. The FBI says the case reflects a broader pattern of alleged abuse of academic access by researchers from China. While E. coli is common in labs, misuse of dangerous strains could pose serious biosecurity risks. The researcher’s attorney denies wrongdoing, calling the work legitimate. The case has prompted renewed warnings to universities about vigilance and national security.
Chinese national charged with smuggling deadly bacteria into the U.S.
