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Seen that? - Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2009
...nference will be held on Monday, July 18, 2005 [...] Read More Rivax, Vaccine Against Bioterrorism Weapon Ricin, Passes Phase 1 Clinical Studies at The Biotech Weblog ...
Lactic Acid Bacteria as Vehicle for Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 407156 Researchers have discovered that lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in dairy products, can also be used as a vehicle for an oral vaccine against anthrax , and possibly other types of viruses and pathogens. According to the researchers, "the a...
Nose Spray Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 5, 2008
A new mucosal vaccine against anthrax with a new formulation and mode of delivery (via a nose spray) has been developed.
"Our study found that a mucosal delivery system promises to add a second layer of immune protection against anthrax by priming the disease-fighting cells in mucous mem...
Peptide Drug Aimed at Two Bioterror Agents
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2007
Cornell researchers have developed a drug candidate against potential bioterror agents, Hendra and Nipah viruses. The compound is a peptide (protein) related to a parainfluenza virus that appeared to block "pseudo" Hendra and Nipah viruses from entering and infecting human cells,...
Haemophilus influenzae Aerosol May Protect Against Respiratory Pathogens
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 5, 2007
An aerosol preparation of live <span style=" />Haemophilus influenzae delivered to the lungs of mice has been found set off a healthy immune response and provided powerful protection against all four major classes of pathogens including those responsible for anthrax and bubonic pla...
Trucking: New Inspections U.S. Canada Border Crossings
in Small Business Unplugged, on June 3, 2007
... a new fee for inspecting Canadian trucks and railway cars.
Calling Canada a potential conduit for bioterrorism, Pests and disease, the U.S. government is boosting its northern border inspecti...
Engineered Protein Against Staphylococcus aureus Toxin
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2007
...e potentially fatal food poisoning . The purified form of the toxin in considered as a potential bioterrorism agent.
"Our approach was to take these receptors that bind to the toxins and...
Fruit Fly Offers Clues in Development of New Human Vaccines
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2007
...eveloping human vaccines against AIDS and diseases that attack the immune system and also against bioterrorism agents.
Study results will be published in the Public Library of Science-Pathoge...
RFID Could Save You From Spinach!
in The Wireless Weblog, on February 3, 2007
...y chain because of sloppy processing practices, and the Department of Homeland Security considers bioterrorism to be among the biggest threats facing the country," Weier writes. "Stil...
Portable Biosensor Prototype For Cocaine
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 3, 2006
...ng inexpensive off-the-shelf electronics whose potential applications are far-reaching, including bioterrorism detection and important medical uses.
Co-author and Nobel laureate Alan Heeger s...
Detecting Exposure To Bioterrorism Agents Using Genetic Blood Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2006
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This entry is submitted by Gloria Gamat, via Creative Reporter . bioterrorism is becoming a worldwide threat, enough for research scientists to pursue speedy counteractive methods. The ...
Ribomed Biotech Granted $3.5M Anti-Terrorism Contract
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 14, 2006
Ribomed Biotechnologies Inc. has been granted $3.5 million in new federal grants via the US Department of Homeland Security to develop anti bio-terrorism technology. Specifically, Ribomed has been tapped to develop
a diagnostic test for toxins and microbial pathogens in food
a portable...
Bush Boosts Budget For Bioterrorism Research and Defense
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 9, 2006
There is a healthy discussion on the FuturePundit blog regarding Bush administration's medical research budget freeze .
Where is the Federal money getting channeled to? Bio-defense reasearch .
New England's security and defense sector would reap billions of dollars under...
Rivax, Vaccine Against Bioterrorism Weapon Ricin, Passes Phase 1 Clinical Studies
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2006
...porter . Ricin is a potentially deadly toxin extracted from castor beans which could be used as a bioterrorism weapon. It can be administered in food and water or sprayed as an aerosol, and (dependi...
Anthrax Vaccine Production From Tobacco
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2005
...acted via inhalation or ingestion has a case fatality ratio up to 60%. Because of this, and recent bioterrorism -related cases of B. anthracis spores being distributed through the U.S. mail, anthra...
Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 15, 2005
...Environment - 3:30 pm
The Fraunhofer USA CMB is developing vaccines that could potentially combat bioterrorism, using plant science technology called transient gene expression .
See CMB's pres...