Read for yourself the National Research Council report on why it thinks more study is needed before BU should be allowed to study deadly pathogens in the South End.

Biolab follies - Phoenix report.

Although David at Blue Mass. Group writes this one's not over yet, folks. Something about federal backers of the plan ignoring pesky scenarios like incredibly painful, mosquito-borned viruses escaping.

Boston IMC posts photos of messages opposing BU's biolab "painted" on downtown buildings on Monday with a "light cannon," i.e., a really big projector.

Photos from the latest BU biolab protest outside City Hall - featuring folks who look like they rushed right over from a Somerville zombie parade.

On Blue Mass. Group, David analyzes the court ruling that will make BU look at alternative sites for its planned South End biosafety lab:

... As for the Mayor, his own quote, which I assume was intended to show what a good idea the lab is, says it better than I ever could:

"I'd be a fool to think about putting a lab in the city that would have a catastrophic effect on the community," Menino said in a telephone interview.

You would indeed, Mr. Mayor.