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Accident Reports Double at Army Biodefense Site

(Global Security Newswire) The U.S. Army’s flagship biodefense research facility noted in excess of 200 accidents in 2010 and 2011, nearly double the number it recorded for the prior two years, the Fredrick News-Post reported on Sunday. An alteration last July to record-keeping standards produced the higher quantity of documented errors, according to an e-mail  Read More »

Flu Research Could Suffer From H5N1 Controversy, Experts Say

(Global Security Newswire) Influenza research could suffer as a result of efforts to play down the danger of the avian flu virus in order to win full release of data from two studies that yielded more communicable versions of the pathogen, the Canadian Press on Friday quoted experts as saying. Bioterrorism concerns prompted the U.S.  Read More »

Former UT student investigated in lab theft

(Austin American-Statesman) Tests showed that two vials contained ricin A-chain DNA, a harmless substance used in the lab where Jasheway worked. Ricin, derived from the castor plant, is a potent toxin of concern because of its potential use as a bioterrorism agent.

Scientists fear row over bird flu studies may undermine credibility of the field

(Global Edmonton) TORONTO – As influenza scientists and biosecurity experts continue to do battle over controversial bird flu studies, some in the flu world worry arguments being used to push for full publication of the studies may be eroding the credibility of the …

Virginia Tech wildlife researcher finds brucellosis pathogen persists in Botswana buffalo

(Virginia Tech) Alexander’s study found that buffalo may not only be a potential source of the brucellosis pathogen for Botswana’s domestic cattle, but they may also pose a threat to humans who consume buffalo meat.

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