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New instrument will quickly detect botulinum, ricin, other biothreat agents

(SandiaNationalLaboratories) Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing a medical instrument that will be able to quickly detect a suite of biothreat agents, including anthrax, ricin, botulinum, shiga and SEB toxin. The device, once developed, approved by the Food and Drug Administration and commercialized, would most likely be used in emergency rooms in the event  Read More »

Naval Research Lab Develops Nanofibers for Chemical and Biological Decontamination

(GlobalBiodefense) Chemical and biological threats pose a significant concern not only to the modern warfighter but an ever-increasing number of individuals and groups. This threat is compounded by the persistence of these agents and the possibilities of causing increased personnel exposure by the relocation of contaminated materials. To combat this, NRL scientists are developing unique  Read More »

National Sheep On-Farm Biosecurity Standard Released

(Marketwire) A new voluntary biosecurity standard was introduced today that will help sheep producers improve the health of their flocks and strengthen their on-farm biosecurity activities. “Producers can use the Standard to create a biosecurity plan that meets the specific needs of their operation,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “Strengthening on-farm biosecurity protects animal health  Read More »

Notable Biodefense Contracts: DARPA Awards to Battelle, Harvard

(GlobalBiodefense) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) this month announced two major contract awards under the Dialysis Like Therapeutics (DLT) – Integration program. The President & Fellows of Harvard College of Boston, Mass., was awarded a contract in the amount of $9,259,482. Battelle Memorial Institute of Arlington, Va., was awarded a contract in the  Read More »

Bioterror lab risks remain high, agencies say

(MarineCorpsTimes) The United States is at increased risk for accidents at laboratories conducting research on potential bioterror germs, such as anthrax, because federal officials have failed to develop national standards for lab design, construction and operation, according to a report to be released Monday by the Government Accountability Office. The GAO called for the standards  Read More »

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