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The Scientific Community's Response to the Horsepox Guy
Scientist David Evans published a paper saying he could make smallpox. He was criticized for bringing horsepox back to life, but didn't lose his job or go to prison. Most scientists I've talked to think that's absolutely not the case. "I mean, there's no reason to have horsepox out there," says Peter Bergen.