The Trump administration is moving to wind down many taxpayer-funded animal experiments, but a controversial bat virus lab in Colorado is still powering forward with a new infusion of millions of dollars. Here’s what you need to know about the Colorado State University facility and the concerns surrounding its virus research:

The Colorado bat lab

CSU facility designed for virus research with dangerous pathogens:

New NIH funding despite concerns

$2.2 million approved for infection studies:

Lab’s justification for research

CSU promotes potential benefits of bat virus studies:

Congressional opposition

Republican lawmakers express outrage over continued funding:

Bhattacharya’s previous criticism

New NIH director had opposed lab before taking position:

Critics express disappointment

Watchdog groups shocked by continued funding:

CSU’s safety measures and denials

University addresses concerns about biosafety:

Research specifications and bat colonies

Details about planned virus studies and animal breeding:

Connection to broader research ecosystem

Bhattacharya warned about fueling dangerous research network:

Government response

NIH cites shutdown for delayed response:

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