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Japan began to explore research on both biological and chemical weapons in the late 1920s. Even before he became emperor, Hirohito showed an interest in this line of research. In 1925, during his regency, Hirohito had a biological laboratory constructed within the Akasaka Palace, and in 1928, during the second…

Paperclip recruiters sought Hitler’s most sinister accomplices

Plans to capture Nazi Germany’s technological secrets began even before the war was over. U.S. military and intelligence officials sought better ammunition for ending the war with Japan; they wanted to ensure that Germany could not rearm itself; and they began to prepare for a war against the Soviet Union—a…

Nov. 2006: Navy Secretary Instruction permits waivers from informed consent

The Instruction memo, (3900.39D) titled “Human Research Protection Program” was issued by Secretary of the Navy, Donald Winter. While explicitly prohibiting the use of prisoners – including “unlawful enemy combatants” – for research, the memo states that waivers of informed consent for research, and suspension of protections are possible under…

Dr. Charles Geschickter served the CIA both as researcher and funding conduit.

Dr. Charles Geschickter was an extremely important asset for Gottlieb’s division, with his connections in high places and as a funding conduit. In 1955 he convinced Agency officials to contribute $375,000 in secret funds toward the construction of a new research building at Georgetown University Hospital. (That amount was doubled…