Disturbing Bioweapon News

Disturbing Bioweapon News

I understand the need to research and comprehend various types of virii so as to expand our abilities to defend against them, but this article doesn't even give THAT explanation. In fact, NO rationae for recreating a particulalry deadly flu virus was given. Whiskey tango . . . . . . ?

Sunshine: Lethal Virus from 1918 Genetically Reconstructed

US Army scientists create 'Spanish Flu' virus in laboratory - medical benefit questionable

(Austin and Hamburg, 9 October 2003) – The 'Spanish Flu' influenza virus that killed 20-40 million people in 1918 is currently under reconstruction. Several genes of the extraordinarily lethal 1918 flu virus have been isolated and introduced into contemporary flu strains. These proved to be lethal for mice, while virus constructs with genes from a current flu virus types had hardly any effect. These experiments may easily be abused for military purposes, but provide little benefit from a medical or public health point of view.