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Senate Democrat Seeks Investigation of Obama’s No-Bid Contract for Smallpox Drug

(ABC News) A top Senate Democrat has requested an investigation into the Obama administration’s awarding a $433 million no-bid contract to the maker of an experimental smallpox vaccine. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., says the five-year contract from the Department …

Scientists Brace for Media Storm Around Controversial Flu Studies

(Science AAAS) “I can’t think of another pathogenic organism that is as scary as this one,” adds Keim, who has worked on anthrax for many years. “I don’t think anthrax is scary at all compared to this.” Some scientists say that’s reason enough not to do such research …

Federal review of $433-million contract for smallpox drug requested

(Los Angeles Times) A Senate subcommittee chairwoman is calling for a federal review of the Obama administration’s award of a $433-million sole-source contract for an experimental smallpox drug. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), in a news release issued Wednesday by her subcommittee, said that she has asked the inspector general of the Department of Health and  Read More »

The 4 Key Parts of a Biosecurity Plan

(Lab Manager Magazine) For labs dealing with infectious substances, a biosecurity plan is just as important as a strong safety program. Biosecurity plans are designed to prevent the misuse, intentional release or theft of infectious agents. Such plans depend on what type of …

Debate rages over new bird flu research; some argue it’s not safe to publish

(Winnipeg Free Press) Some biosecurity experts are concerned the research could be used as a blueprint by nefarious forces and are arguing against publication of the work. But others, especially influenza scientists, are countering that the flu world needs to know the …

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