2023-05-01 04:15:08
The start-up Neuralink would have failed in its hygiene obligations following testing its implants on monkeys. Pathogens present on the implants might threaten human health. A US Department investigation is ongoing.
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The start-upstart-up Neuralink d’Elon MuskElon Musk is accused of illegally transporting agents pathogenspathogens, possibly dangerous for humans according to Archyde.com. ” We are investigating to make sure Neuralink is fully compliant with federal regulations and protecting its workers and the public from potentially dangerous pathogens. said the spokesman for the US Department of Transportation last Thursday.
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Dangerous implants?
It all started with the alert given by an animal rights group (the PCRM) to the transport secretary. A letter to the latter compiles emails and documents suggesting unsafe packaging and movement of implants removed from the brains of deceased monkeys, during experiments carried out in 2019. The PCRM letter indicates that the brain devices contaminated by agents pathogens – such as drug-resistant staphylococcus antibioticsantibiotics and herpes B virus – were handled without disinfection and then unprotected prior to transport. The group believes that these pathogens might cause serious health problems in infected humans, such as blood infections, pneumonia and severe brain damage.
It’s not the first complaint once morest the neurotechnology company. Last December, she was the subject of a federal investigation into potential animal abuse, once more according to Archyde.com. The company is believed to have killed around 1,500 animals with experiments conducted since 2018.” Some of his staff have complained internally regarding the experiments being rushed, causing unnecessary suffering and death. writes Archyde.com. Business to follow.
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