Bio Research

New York Times, May 1999
Soviet bio warfare program
Author unknown

An article detailing various facts and fears about the [ex] Soviet bio research programme. Extreme secrecy surrounds what is actually happening, to a degree that the west don't know whether it is civilian or military research. Although the last death from smallpox was in 1977, a handful of establishments have retained samples of the virus, including the Soviets. Siberia is the new world leader in smallpox research, and it is presumed that they are experimenting with man-made permutations. The article argues that for these establishments to be trusted, there must be a transparent regime, with correct safeguards.