Emerging Diseases

Center established to study new virus and terror

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, May 18th, 2004

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Singapore have established a regional center to study and control new viruses, a senior official said, adding that rogue scientists could exploit recent advancements to create new biotechnology threats.

The Regional Emerging Diseases Intervention Center, or REDI, was established "against the backdrop of potential threats posed by newly emerging diseases," said Coordinating Minister for Security Tony Tan.

"Even as we try to guard against such health hazards, the threat of rogue scientists or terrorist organizations creating potentially dangerous biological agents through recombinant DNA...

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