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flag Three University of Michigan researchers were charged for allegedly smuggling nematodes via deceptive shipments from China.

flag Three Chinese scholars at the University of Michigan—Xu Bai, Fengfan Zhang, and Zhiyong Zhang—have been charged in a federal case over alleged smuggling of biological materials, including nematodes, linked to a research lab. flag They were arrested at JFK Airport in October and accused of receiving multiple shipments, some concealed in books and mislabeled, from Chengxuan Han, who previously pleaded no contest to similar charges. flag The case involves violations of the Federal Select Agent Program’s regulations, with prosecutors alleging deceptive practices to bypass customs. flag The university terminated their records but has not commented publicly. flag The lab remains active.

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