Scientist working on mystery N.B. brain condition claimed he was 'cut off' for 'political' reasons
A leading federal scientist claimed he wasn’t allowed to keep investigating a mystery neurological illness that made dozens of people sick in New Brunswick, according to an email obtained by CBC News.
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A leading federal scientist claimed he wasn’t allowed to keep investigating a mystery neurological illness that made dozens of people sick in New Brunswick, according to an email obtained by CBC News.