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Two more anthrax cases in Scotland
by Rita Uplend on March 11, 2010

Two more heroin addicts in Scotland are being treated for anthrax infections as part of an outbreak that has killed 10 drug users nationwide.

DHS to crowd source chemical attacks through cell phones
by Nick Rees on March 11, 2010

The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has begun a program to equip cell phones with a chemical sensor that will be cost effective and not impact a phone's battery life.

Committee finds Fort Detrick biocontainment labs not a threat
by Ted Purlain on March 11, 2010

The National Research Council has released a report at Congress' behest that finds several problems in the U.S. Army's environmental impact statement for its expansion of Fort Detrick's bicontainment laboratories.

K-State gets grant to study emerging diseases
by Nick Rees on March 11, 2010

A $12 million grant was recently awarded to Kansas State University to partner with the Department of Homeland Security in creating a Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases.

Bruce Ivins' attorney calls for case to be re-opened
by Tina Redlup on March 11, 2010

An attorney for the alleged anthrax killer Bruce Ivins has said that he does not believe that the case against Ivins should not be closed.

Purdue study questions improvement of biopreparedness
by Nick Rees on March 10, 2010

Despite a surge in funds available for bioterrorism preparedness over the last decade, a Purdue University study says that local public health resources have not been improved.

Congress advised on water treatment protection
by Rita Uplend on March 10, 2010

Congress has been advised by the American Water Works Association that any new chemical security legislation needs to reflect local water experts' needs to make key treatment decisions.

Idaho State virtual world finalist for bioterror training challenge
by Nick Rees on March 10, 2010

Idaho State University's "Play2Train" Second Life application has been named by the U.S. Army Simulation and Training Technology Center as a finalist in its inaugural Federal Virtual Worlds Challenge.

Anthrax scare in Helena, Montana
by Tina Redlup on March 10, 2010

Part of Montana's capitol city of Helena was shut down this week following an anthrax scare at the Department of Labor and Industry.

David Southwell named executive V.P. and CFO of Human Genome Sciences
by Nick Rees on March 10, 2010

David P. Southwell has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Human Genome Sciences, Inc.

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