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New Vaccine Strategies Could Safely Control Rift Valley Fever – Science Daily (press release)

New Vaccine Strategies Could Safely Control Rift Valley FeverScience Daily (press release)Additionally, it has been classified as a select agent by the US federal government because of its potential use in biowarfare, prompting vaccine …and more »

The optimal balance of vaccine stockpiles

Once a disease has been eradicated there is a danger it could reappear, either naturally or as a result of an intentional release by a terrorist group; how much vaccine should be produced and stored for a disease that may never appear again — or which may infect hundreds of thousands  Read More »

Adverse Events Following Smallpox Vaccination With ACAM2000 in a Military Population.

Related Articles Adverse Events Following Smallpox Vaccination With ACAM2000 in a Military Population. Arch Dermatol. 2010 Jun;146(6):656-61 Authors: Beachkofsky TM, Carrizales SC, Bidinger JJ, Hrncir DE, Whittemore DE, Hivnor CM BACKGROUND: Generalized vaccinia and benign exanthems are 2 adverse events that have been associated with the smallpox vaccination. Accurate incidence and  Read More »

[Botulinum toxin. Therapeutic applications in the 21st century.]

Related Articles [Botulinum toxin. Therapeutic applications in the 21st century.] Rev Neurol. 2010 Jul 1;51(1):64 Authors: Calatayud-Maldonado V PMID: 20568072 [PubMed – in process]

The Role of Markets and Trade in Food Security

Achieving greater global food security is a noble goal and, many would argue, a moral responsibility. It is also squarely in the self-interest of the United States, because hunger causes unrest and instability, which in turn affect U.S. national security and commercial interests. Global food security requires a multi-pronged strategy. read  Read More »