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The Rise of DIY Scientists: Is It Time for Regulation?

(Washington Lawyer) Emerging science has long presented government with critical if problematic policy choices. In the early stages of most promising new research, it makes no sense to weigh scientists down with punishing regulations that could smother “the next big thing.” Yet if government isn’t actively monitoring the process, or if it delays implementing regulations Read More »

May 9, 2012
| Filed under North America, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Policy & Initiatives, and Research
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UM Researchers Identify Potential Target for Anthrax Drug

(eNews Park Forest) Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified new targets for drugs that could potentially treat anthrax, the deadly infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. The team, led by David Sherman, a faculty member at the U-M Life Sciences Institute and a professor in the departments of medicinal chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology and Read More »

May 9, 2012
| Filed under North America, Agents & Toxins, Countermeasures, and Research
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Free Disaster Preparedness Online Training Course

(Press Release) Health Care Compliance Strategies, Inc. (HCCS) announced today that in response to continued recent devastating natural and man-made disasters, it will extend free unlimited access to the HCCS online training course, “Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparation” for an additional year. “HCCS CARES” allows any healthcare administrator or staff member to register for the course Read More »

May 9, 2012
| Filed under North America, Bioterrorism, Countermeasures, and Public Health
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Baltimore region to start bioterror drill Tuesday

(Maryland Community News Online) Residents of the greater Baltimore region might see local health officials preparing for a major bioterrorist event this week, but have no fear, it’s only a drill. An exercise planned for Tuesday and Wednesday will test the emergency readiness of local health departments by staging a hypothetical outbreak of anthrax and Read More »

May 9, 2012
| Filed under North America, Countermeasures, Policy & Initiatives, and Public Health
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Exercises …

(PRNewswire) Pfenex Inc. today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), has exercised its option associated with the existing Pfenex contractual relationship begun in July, 2010. This extends the contract supporting the development of a robust Pf?nex Expression Technology™ based production strain and Read More »