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Hope For An Injectable Antidote Suitable For Treatment Of Cyanide Victims In A Mass Casualty Setting

(MedicalNewsToday) In an advance toward closing a major gap in defenses against terrorist attacks and other mass casualty events, scientists are reporting discovery of a promising substance that could be the basis for development of a better antidote for cyanide poisoning. Their report, which describes a potential antidote that could be self-administered, much like the Read More »

February 4, 2013
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Syrian WMD Facility Affected in Israeli Attack, U.S. Officials Say

A suspected key Syrian site for development of biological and chemical arms seemingly sustained some level of destruction last week during an Israeli airstrike on a nearby transport of antiaircraft weapons, the New York Times reported on Sunday. Previous reports have indicated the Jan. 30 strike was focused on vehicles believed to be carrying weapons Read More »

February 4, 2013
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Scientists notch a win in war against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

(EurekAlert) Boston, MA, February 4, 2013 – A team of scientists just won a battle in the war against antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” — and only time will tell if their feat is akin to the bacterial “Battle of Gettysburg” that turns the tide toward victory. They won this particular battle, or at least gained some critical Read More »

February 4, 2013
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How the CIA Is Hurting the Fight Against Polio – Businessweek

How the CIA Is Hurting the Fight Against PolioBusinessweekThe world is achingly close to defeating polio. There were 350,000 cases as recently as 1988; last year there were less than 250 worldwide. A scourge that used to kill and maim millions could soon follow smallpox and (hopefully) guinea worm into …and more »

February 4, 2013
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Discovery in synthetic biology takes us a step closer to new ‘industrial revolution’

(Phys) The scientists, from Imperial College London, say their research brings them another step closer to a new kind of industrial revolution, where parts for these biological factories could be mass-produced. These factories have a wealth of applications including better drug delivery treatments for patients, enhancements in the way that minerals are mined from deep Read More »