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Bacteria may be used to cure cancer

(DNA) Bacterial Robotics, a developer in the synthetic biology industry, is planning to start Phase 1 trial of a project in Bangalore that aims to use bacteria to treat tumors and cancers. The company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio (the US), specialises in identifying markets for developing and deploying BactoBots and ViruBots—microscopic organism-based robots that can Read More »

January 31, 2013
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Scent of ‘germ’ warfare – Jerusalem Post

Scent of 'germ' warfareJerusalem PostMore than 167 nations have signed the United Nations Biological Weapons Convention. Syria is a signatory, but has not ratified the treaty. Iran, also a signatory, has ratified it, but is pursuing development of microbial agents with the aid of Russian …

January 31, 2013
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House re-ups bioterrorism, public health funding – Government Health IT

House re-ups bioterrorism, public health fundingGovernment Health ITIn late January, the House passed a bill funding several public health preparedness and monitoring programs, including bioterrorism surveillance and the federal disaster medical system, getting support from the biotechnology and public health …

January 30, 2013
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UNC scientists unveil a superbug’s secret to antibiotic resistance

(University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Many strains of the bacterium Staphyloccocus aureus are already resistant to all antibiotics except vancomycin. But as bacteria are becoming resistant to this once powerful antidote, S. aureus has moved one step closer to becoming an unstoppable killer. Now, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Read More »

January 30, 2013
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Pandemic controversies: The global response to pandemic influenza must change

(EurekAlert) ‘Evil’ scientists, deadly viruses and terrorist plots are usually the preserve of Hollywood blockbusters. But when it comes to pandemic influenza, it is the stuff of real life. As controversy about research into the H5N1 bird flu virus continues, a new paper argues for a complete overhaul of current approaches to pandemic preparedness. To Read More »