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What Happens If An Engineered Virus Escapes The Lab

The article discusses the Sverdlovsk tragedy, a major disaster that occurred in 1979 at a biological weapons facility in the USSR. It highlights the risks associated with lab leaks, particularly those involving genetically engineered microbes, and the debate surrounding gain of function research. The article emphasizes the importance of implementing safety measures and suggests steps to minimize the risk of lab leaks in biosecurity.