Could a tiny town be the target of a biological attack?

Nature · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This National Geographic exploration investigates the terrifying possibility of a cult using salmonella poisoning to attack a small northwestern town, raising questions about the vulnerability of any community to bioattacks.

The video examines the potential for localized biological terrorism, specifically looking at how a cult might deploy salmonella poisoning against a small northwestern town. It explores the chilling question of whether such a bioattack could happen anywhere, challenging our assumptions about the security of even the most remote or quiet communities.

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