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PacNet #8 – A Moment for Action for the Life Sciences

(Center for Strategic and International Studies) An important research finding in the life sciences has galvanized and divided the international scientific and security communities. The creation of a version of H5N1 influenza virus (bird flu) that can be transmitted by respiratory droplets or aerosol between mammals raises hopes that a vaccine can be made –  Read More »

Soligenix Demonstrates Positive Proof of Concept with its Proprietary Vaccine …

(Press Release) “We are very excited about these results as the achievement of extended stability under elevated temperature represents a significant step forward in vaccine technology,” stated Robert N. Brey, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Soligenix. “These studies successfully establish the proof of concept that our vaccine thermostabilization technology works and now allows for the  Read More »

U.S. Strategic Command Stands Up Anti-WMD Headquarters

(Global Security Newswire) The U.S. Strategic Command said it on Friday stood up a new joint force center dedicated to the eradication of weapons of mass destruction. The Standing Joint Force Headquarters for Elimination of Weapons of Mass Destruction will supply specially trained staff that can in short order begin assisting a combat command with  Read More »

Video: Debating H5N1 and dual-use research

(Nature News Blog) On 2 February, scientists and public health officials squared off in a panel discussion at the New York Academy of Sciences. Debate raged around the fate of two papers which describe a mutant strain of the avian influenza virus H5N1. The virus is capable of mammal-to-mammal transmission, which has raised concern that  Read More »

Bioethics Commission To Investigate Ways To Protect Kids From Bioterrorism, Anthrax

(Slate Magazine) The U.S. administration will weigh the potential risks and benefits surrounding ways to shield children from bioterrorism and methods to treat them after an attack. The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues is set to tackle the issue in the spring, after a request from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen  Read More »

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