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Death renews biosecurity debate

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Microbiologist's suicide over anthrax case raises questions on US regulations.

The suicide of a biodefence researcher who was being investigated in connection with the 2001 anthrax attacks has raised questions about the US government’s regulation of research on dangerous pathogens — even as Congress considers a bill to improve oversight.

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