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Specific Technologies Detects and Identifies Potential Bioterrorism Pathogenic Bacteria

(PR Newswire) Specific Technologies, today announced the publication of results of the first study demonstrating detection of pathogenic bacteria, including potential bioterrorism agents such as Yersinia pestis and Bacillus anthracis which feature on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of potential bio-threats.

May 22, 2013
| Filed under Bioterrorism, Countermeasures, and Research
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J. Everett Dutschke’s journey to ricin suspect

(The Washington Post) In Tupelo, Miss., a town known for its laid-back style, J. Everett Dutschke stood out when he arrived in 2000. He was a martial arts instructor, yet he often wore pinstriped suits and cuff links in his off hours. He used a lot of multisyllabic words, which he over enunciated.

May 22, 2013
| Filed under Bioterrorism and Policy & Initiatives
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FBI searches apartment in ricin letter case

(Yahoo! News) Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. Few details have been released in the case, and no arrests have been made. Federal investigators have been searching for the person who sent the letters, which were Read More »

May 21, 2013
| Filed under Bioterrorism
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FBI searches Spokane apartment in ricin letter case

(The Washington Post) Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. Few details have been released in the case, and no arrests have been made. Federal investigators have been searching for the person who sent the letters, which Read More »

May 21, 2013
| Filed under Bioterrorism
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Washington, Oregon Conduct Bioterrorism Response Exercises

(Global Biodefense) Public health personnel, first responders and emergency operations staff from counties in southern Washington state are hosting a three-day exercise this week to test their response to a simulated bioterrorism attack.The exercise is part of the Washington State Annual Bioterrorism Exercise taking place May 21-23 to test readiness among public agencies and community Read More »