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The 4 Key Parts of a Biosecurity Plan

(Lab Manager Magazine) For labs dealing with infectious substances, a biosecurity plan is just as important as a strong safety program. Biosecurity plans are designed to prevent the misuse, intentional release or theft of infectious agents. Such plans depend on what type of …

Debate rages over new bird flu research; some argue it’s not safe to publish

(Winnipeg Free Press) Some biosecurity experts are concerned the research could be used as a blueprint by nefarious forces and are arguing against publication of the work. But others, especially influenza scientists, are countering that the flu world needs to know the …

Antibody Neutralizes Ebolavirus

(Laboratory Equipment) Although not as contagious as influenza or measles, ebolaviruses can be transmitted in bodily fluids including exhaled airborne droplets, and scientists who study these viruses are generally required to use special “Biosafety Level 4” facilities. …

Need stressed for national biosafety framework

(DAWN.com) The conference titled “Building national biosafety and global ties” was the first international moot organised by the Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), a non-government organisation working to raise awareness about biosafety practices, …

Bats are key to biosafety

(Sky News Australia) Bats coexist with so many lethal viruses scientists hope they can show us how to fend off deadly diseases. Researchers at the world's most advanced biosecurity research facility, CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory, are keeping the nation safe …

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