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Thursday, October 18, 2007 4:27 am

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Institute admits lax handling of pathogens

A state laboratory handled hundreds of hazardous pathogens beyond its capabilities, ordered workers to keep the dangers secret, and did not tell part-timers about the potentially lethal risks, it has been learned.

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