Two Chinese scientists are charged in Michigan for smuggling a toxic crop-threatening fungus into the U.S.

Two Chinese scientists, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been charged in Michigan for allegedly smuggling a toxic fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the U.S. The fungus can infect crops like wheat, barley, maize, and rice, and pose health risks to livestock and humans. Jian and Liu, who had worked at the University of Michigan, were arrested on charges including conspiracy, smuggling, and visa fraud. The FBI described the fungus as a potential agroterrorism weapon.