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The Dirty 11: Panel Names Pathogens That Pose Biggest Security Risk for Research

(Science AAAS) — A United States federal panel of scientists and security experts has identified 11 microorganisms that it wants designated as Tier 1 select agents, a new category of biological agents that would be subject to higher security standards than other pathogens and toxins used in biomedical research. The category would include anthrax, Ebola, Read More »

June 16, 2011
| Filed under North America, Bioterrorism, Policy & Initiatives, and Research
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Lieberman to Submit Reconfigured Biosecurity Bill

(GSN News) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) on Tuesday announced he would reintroduce legislation intended to boost security measures at the country’s biological research laboratories and strengthen federal efforts against potential bioterror attacks (see GSN, May 20). (Jun. 15) – U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.), shown last month, on Tuesday announced he would Read More »

June 16, 2011
| Filed under North America, Bioterrorism, and Policy & Initiatives
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The National Academies Press Makes All PDF Books Free to Download

NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS — As of June 2, 2011, all PDF version of books published by the National Academies Press (NAP) will be downloadable to anyone free of charge. That’s more than 4,000 books plus future reports produced by NAP. The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Read More »

June 14, 2011
| Filed under North America and Research
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Op-Ed: Let’s get rid of smallpox for good

SCIDEVNet — The decision to delay, yet again, the destruction of smallpox virus stocks ignores the concerns of the developing world. Less than 50 years ago, tens of millions of people in many parts of the developing world were still suffering from one of our most feared diseases, smallpox.

June 14, 2011
| Filed under North America, Countermeasures, and Policy & Initiatives
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GW hosts forum on bioterrorism, homeland security in DC with lawmakers

Washington Post –WASHINGTON — George Washington University is hosting a conference on bioterrorism featuring current and former federal lawmakers. The Tuesday afternoon event is hosted by the Homeland Security Policy Institute and the Bipartisan WMD Terrorism Research Center.