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Fungi’s genetic sabotage in wheat discovered

USDA – Using molecular techniques, Agricultural Research Service and collaborating scientists have shown how the subversion of a single gene in wheat by two fungal foes triggers a kind of cellular suicide in the grain crop’s leaves.

A self-pumping lab-on-a-chip for rapid detection of botulinum toxin.

Related Articles A self-pumping lab-on-a-chip for rapid detection of botulinum toxin. Lab Chip. 2010 Jul 1; Authors: Lillehoj PB, Wei F, Ho CM A robust poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) surface treatment was utilized for the development of a self-pumping lab-on-a-chip (LOC) to rapidly detect minute quantities of toxic substances. One such toxin, botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), is an  Read More »

Ebola hemorrhagic Fever associated with novel virus strain, Uganda, 2007-2008.

Ebola hemorrhagic Fever associated with novel virus strain, Uganda, 2007-2008. Emerg Infect Dis. 2010 Jul;16(7):1087-92 Authors: Wamala JF, Lukwago L, Malimbo M, Nguku P, Yoti Z, Musenero M, Amone J, Mbabazi W, Nanyunja M, Zaramba S, Opio A, Lutwama JJ, Talisuna AO, Okware SI During August 2007-February 2008, the novel Bundibugyo ebolavirus species was identified  Read More »

Universities Study Smallpox Vaccine

Two U.S. universities are studying whether one strong injection of a new smallpox vaccine would offer greater protection than two doses of a weaker treatment provided over a period of four weeks, St. Louis University in Missouri announced this week (see GSN, May 18). “Because of continuing concern about biowarfare and bioterrorism throughout the world,  Read More »

Pakistan Weighs Death Penalty for Biological Weapons Users

Pakistan is considering imposing strong penalties that include the death sentence for those found guilty of developing, producing or deploying biological weapons, The News reported today (see GSN, Jan. 6). Islamabad’s governing Cabinet is set to consider legislation containing the proposed penalties today at the request of the nation’s Foreign Office. The biological weapons measure,  Read More »

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