UPDATE from Tintin March 6th, 2020 (see also Avalon Library USAF_RNA_Synovial_tissue_specification_RFQ_FA3016-17-U-0164 folder here)
As much of our attention is currently focused on Covid-19 it may be worth reminding ourselves, for primarily informational and research purposes, that development of ethnically and/or racially profile specific viruses targeted at those populations are very much a reality.
There have been several link breakages since this thread was started and I've made some attempts at sourcing more up to date versions and related articles.
RFQ_FA3016-17-U-0164_Official_Release.pdf
The new link to access the original federal contract (this takes you through to govtribe.com)
Off Guardian article from November 2017
and another source here
Related Covid-19 thread post which includes the important investigative work of Dilyana Gaytandzhieva and another supporting article from her here
Original post here, below.
US Air Force Places Ad For Bio Samples From Russians
'Weaponizing Viruses?'
A Russian SARS in the making...
https://www.rt.com/usa/397883-us-air...ampaign=chrome
https://www.rt.com/usa/397883-us-air...ampaign=chromeThe US Air Force is looking to acquire samples of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and synovial fluid from Russians, according to a government website used to place tenders. The reason behind the order hasn’t been specified.
The Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command has placed a listing on the Federal Business Opportunities website asking for at least 12 RNA samples from Russian people of a European ancestry, as well as 27 samples of synovial fluid.
Suppliers of the samples must meet a number of requirements.
“All Normal Human Fresh Frozen (FF) Synovial Tissue and Normal Human Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) samples must be Russian / Caucasian origin,” reads the contract’s technical specifications. “All FF Synovial tissue and RNA samples must come from normal donors, who have no musculoskeletal injuries. This shall be confirmed by pathology. All FF synovial tissue must have a weight greater than or at a minimum of 0.25 grams.
“All RNA samples must be frozen. Synovial Tissues and RNA samples can be unmatched, meaning from different donors. All Synovial Tissue and RNA samples must be HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis negative.”
In addition, information on donors must be provided with the samples, including their sex, age, ethnicity, smoking history, medical history, height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI). The samples must be delivered to the Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio, Texas, within 10 days after the contractor receives the money...