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March of the pathogens: Parasite metabolism can foretell disease ranges under climate change

(EurekAlert) Knowing the temperatures that viruses, bacteria, worms and all other parasites need to grow and survive could help determine the future range of infectious diseases under climate change, according to new research. Princeton University researchers developed a model that can identify the prospects for nearly any disease-causing parasite as the Earth grows warmer, even Read More »

February 25, 2013
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America Is Not Prepared For A Pandemic Or Bioterrorism Disaster [Report] – The Inquisitr

The InquisitrAmerica Is Not Prepared For A Pandemic Or Bioterrorism Disaster [Report]The InquisitrA new pandemic study maintains that the majority of schools and businesses in the United States are not prepared for such a disaster. The St. Louis University study addressed both response preparedness for bioterrorism attacks and pandemics spurred by …

February 25, 2013
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Viruses fight cancer – UAB Kaleidoscope

UAB KaleidoscopeViruses fight cancerUAB KaleidoscopeThe scientists took the JX-594 vaccinia virus, a relative of smallpox, and disrupted the viral thymidine kinase gene, which is critical for the virus to replicate. Cancer cells, which activate the human analog of this gene, create an environment that …

February 22, 2013
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Chemical and Biological Defense Technologies BAA

(GlobalBiodefense) The U.S. military is seeking innovative ideas for development of technologies for chemical and biological defense applications under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) released this week by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JSTO-CBD).

February 22, 2013
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Feds Set New Rules For Controversial Bird Flu Research

(NorthCountryPublicRadio) In early 2012, experiments that made H5N1 bird flu more contagious caused an uproar. People feared that mutant viruses could escape the lab and kill people. To prevent a repeat, the government has unveiled a policy describing how scientists should study dangerous pathogens and toxins.