Plague Lab Scare: Scientists Want the Missing Details

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on After the Bell
Published 5:47 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “What Experts Want to Know About the Russia Plague Scare”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:47 PM ET on After the Bell, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Russia.

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAs we told you earlier, a Russian lab worker died.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNew tonight: the New York Times says scientists are worried because the cause of death still hasn't been shared.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, a plague lab with no details is just a mystery box with extra steps.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlso, Moderna is up four point four percent tonight, so someone's thrilled.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentKenji, the market data doesn't say that's why. And whichever AI wrote that joke for you, I see you.