Memo for Director, Viral Genetics
Item Details
Title
Memo for Director, Viral Genetics
Topics
Addresses the question of whether Fort Detrick should look into artificially recombining viruses for the purpose of creating biological weapons
Date
1961
Conclusions
Recommends that the military start trying to recombine viral properties to create better weapons (knowledge and personnel exist).
Files
Source
Johnson, V.C. Memo for Director, Viral Genetics. 1961.
Found in: NARA College Park, RG 330, Entry P757, Box 9.
Found in: NARA College Park, RG 330, Entry P757, Box 9.
Citation
“Memo for Director, Viral Genetics,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/419.