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Lab Prepares New Bioagent Infection Detector

(GlobalSecurityNewswire) The Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is preparing a hand-held device that hospitals could one day use to quickly test patients for infection by anthrax, ricin or other potential bioterror agents. The enhanced version of the SpinDx device would allow emergency room doctors to analyze blood samples to determine within 15 minutes whether Read More »

April 12, 2013
| Filed under North America and Biotechnology
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Lab Prepares New Bioagent Infection Detector

By Chris Schneidmiller Global Security Newswire WASHINGTON — The Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is preparing a hand-held device that hospitals could one day use to quickly test patients for infection by anthrax, ricin or other potential bioterror agents. The enhanced version of the SpinDx device would allow emergency room doctors to analyze blood Read More »

April 12, 2013
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Biodetection Technologies for First Responders

(GlobalBiodefense) The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have recently released a report summarizing an extensive list of commercially available, hand-portable detection technologies for biological threats. The report helps first responders such as firefighters, HazMat workers and police officers make informed decisions about procuring the right Read More »

April 8, 2013
| Filed under North America, Biotechnology, and Public Health
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Biodetection Technologies for First Responders

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have recently released a report summarizing an extensive list of commercially available, hand-portable detection technologies for biological threats. The report helps first responders such … Continue reading →

April 8, 2013
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Air Force Wants New Energy Weapons to Cause Non-Lethal Bioeffects

(Wired) The Air Force is preparing to spend millions researching how unknown “bioeffects” happen when the human body is blasted by radiowaves and high-powered microwaves — which the Air Force hopes could lead to exotic new energy weapons. Recently, the Air Force Bioeffects Division announced it’s exploring how radiation from non-lethal energy weapons can causes Read More »