Illegal Lab Uncovered Housing Bioengineered Mice and Infectious Diseases, Sparking Investigation
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An illegal medical lab containing bioengineered mice and samples of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, HIV, and herpes, was discovered in Fresno, California. Roughly 1,000 mice were found, with nearly 200 already dead. The lab had refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and medical testing supplies. The mice were genetically engineered to catch and spread the COVID-19 virus. The lab's origins and activities are under investigation, and all biohazard material has been destroyed.
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