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Senate, House closer to votes on $202M for NBAF

(CJOnline) The administration of Gov. Sam Brownback moved Thursday to vaccinate opposition to expanding to $307 million the state’s investment in the proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan. At issue is Brownback’s recommendation that Kansas issue an additional $202 million in bonds for construction of the $1.15 billion federal research laboratory dedicated to  Read More »

Biosensor that detects antibiotic resistance brings us one step closer to fighting superbugs

(EurekAlert) On May 8th JoVE will publish research that demonstrates how a biosensor can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This new technology is a preliminary step in identifying and fighting superbugs, a major public health concern that has led to more deaths than AIDS in the United States in recent years. The technology is the  Read More »

A Biological Threat Prevention Strategy

(CSIS) A contradiction sits at the core of U.S. biological threat prevention policy. Despite the U.S. government accepting the scientific and industrial costs of a domestic biosecurity system, it has not committed the diplomatic and financial resources needed to successfully promote the global adoption of similar systems. While the safety and security of biological pathogens  Read More »

Food Safety Inspections Dodge the Sequester

(FoodSafetyNews) Just two months after the White House warned that across-the-board budget cuts, known as the sequester, could have dire consequences for the country, in part because they could weaken food safety protections, it seems food safety has escaped the worst of the impact.

DARPA Seeks Innovative Biodefense, Counter-WMD Proposals

(GlobalBiodefense) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals of interest to defense and national security. Unconventional approaches that are outside the mainstream are sought, undertaking directions that challenge assumptions and have the potential to radically change established practice.

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