"CSU Scientists Establish Unique Bat Research Facility in Fort Collins to Combat Misinformation"

Colorado State University (CSU) is set to establish a unique bat research facility with the aim of studying how bats respond to viruses and its implications for human health. The National Institutes of Health has granted CSU $6.7 million for the 14,000-square-foot facility, which will be completed in 2025. However, the plans have faced controversy, with conservative pundits and politicians spreading misinformation and drawing parallels to the Wuhan virology lab. CSU researchers are working to educate the public about the importance of the facility and the safety measures in place. The facility will not conduct gain-of-function research or work with high-risk viruses.