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Dead Bacteria Terror Tests Begin on MBTA Red Line on Wednesday

(BeaconHillPatch) The MBTA and Homeland Security plan to release dead bacteria into three Red Line stations this summer to test bioterror sensors. The tests begin Wednesday morning at 1 a.m., according to Fox 25. The bacteria, bacillus subtilis, is not infectious even in its live form, according to government documents. The bacteria is used in Read More »

August 28, 2012
| Filed under North America, Bioterrorism, Public Health, and Research
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Boston subways to see bioterror test

(UPI) A series of tests in Boston’s subways will measure the performance of new bioterrorism sensors developed to detect biological agents, U.S. officials said. The “Detect-to-Protect” Bio Detection project will assess several sensors developed by U.S. companies and designed to alert authorities to the presence of biological material, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science Read More »

August 27, 2012
| Filed under North America, Bioterrorism, Countermeasures, Public Health, and Research
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From Bug Drones to Disease Assassins, Super Weapons Rule US War Game

(Wired) A rogue state is on the verge of developing a deadly biological weapon against which the rest of the world has no defense. Through its connections to extremist groups and smugglers, the regime could be planning to launch bio attacks on U.S. allies and interests. With tensions mounting, a cabal of American military officers, Read More »

August 24, 2012
| Filed under North America, Biological Weapons, and Bioterrorism
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Syria Conflict: Russia Warns West Against Unilateral Action On Syria Following Obama Threat

(Huffington Post) Russia warned the West on Tuesday against unilateral action on Syria, a day after U.S. President Barack Obama threatened “enormous consequences” if his Syrian counterpart used chemical or biological arms or even moved them in a menacing way. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking after meeting China’s top diplomat, said Moscow and Beijing Read More »

August 22, 2012
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, Middle East, North America, Biological Weapons, Bioterrorism, and International
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Hospital Bioterrorism Unit Serves as a Tuberculosis Ward

(Security Management) A hi-tech renovation at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center was added to the emergency room to help respond to biological attacks. The $53-million containment unit can hold up to 30 patients. A pressure controlled air circulation system reduces the spread of airborne disease. A UV light eradicates germs in air leaving the ward. In Read More »