#food security #crop disease #foreign interference
Two researchers from overseas were caught bringing a highly dangerous plant sample into the U.S.—one known to devastate crops and contaminate food chains. The incident raises serious questions: Was this just poor judgment, or something far more calculated?
This toxin-producing organism targets wheat, corn, and rice—vital parts of the American food system. Under the right conditions, it can slash yields by up to 80%. The economic ripple effects? Massive.
Meanwhile, some foreign institutions have been stockpiling grain and sending “talent” abroad through certain recruitment programs. The individuals involved? Tied to labs, funding sources, and affiliations that many would find… surprising.
We take a closer look at what happens when scientific collaboration meets national interest—and when lab coats cover more than just research.
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