Exclusive: U.S. needs to improve oversight of labs handling dangerous pathogens - report

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A year-long audit of the program overseeing U.S. labs that handle lethal pathogens such as Ebola and anthrax found overworked safety inspectors, an absence of independent review and weak biosafety protections that could expose lab workers and the public to harm, a government report will say on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Health - October 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news