Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Randall J. Larsen recently told the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security that the U.S. is not prepared to respond to the threat of biological terrorism. Read More
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Anthrax is heavily pursued by potential terrorists for its ease of manufacture, ease of delivery and longevity, Allen Shofe, senior vice president of public affairs at Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., said. Read More
Prophylactic measures to fight biothreats are important, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Michigan, said, but intelligence gathering is the most important method of stopping a bioterror event. Read More
“We need to be prepared for the known to deal with the unknown,” Michael Kurilla of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said last week at the 2010 BIO International Convention. Read More
Randy Larsen, director of the Institute for Homeland Security and national security advisor at the Center for Biosecurity, addressed how the government intended to improve its rapid response to prevent biological attacks during the BioDefense 2010 confere Read More
The son of an English right wing extremist found to be in possession of ricin has been found guilty of taking part in a plot to kill multiple groups of elasticities. Read More
The Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina was the site of a simulated chemical nerve agent release this week as part of a National Guard drill. Read More
United States military scientists have announced the development of a new set of ultra-strength cleaners that could aid in he aftermath of a terrorist attack. Read More
A new patent has been issued to Mystic Pharmaceuticals for its VRx2 drug delivery platform that is expected to aid the deployment of medicine in the event of a bioattack. Read More
Some proliferation experts are worried that the White House’s push to address the potential for nuclear terrorism isn’t as focused on the likely scenario of a biological or chemical attack. Read More
A proposed multi-million dollar research project that will involve the University of Nevada – Las Vegas, is aimed at protecting U.S. troops while strengthening the Las Vegas Valley’s defenses against bioterrorism. Read More
Norfolk, Va., held a terror drill last week to test the preparedness of its health officials in the event of a biological attack.
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A National Academy of Sciences panel was told by a former Army microbiologist who worked with Bruce Ivins, the man blamed for the 2001 anthrax attacks that five Americans, that he believed it was impossible for Dr. Ivins’ laboratory to produce the deadly Read More
New York City’s fire department, in conjunction with the Marines, staged a simultaneous mock suicide bombers and multiple poison gas attacks on Thursday practice emergency preparedness. Read More
A small white vial filled with white powder caused a scare at a Salt Lake City bus depot on Tuesday with employees fearing that they had discovered anthrax. Read More
Bob Graham, a former chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has raised fears following a trip to the Middle East that so-called flashpoint states, including India, Pakistan, Syria and Israel, may have manufactured biological weapons. Read More
In his first interview since being falsely accused by the FBI of sending anthrax laced letters in September 2001, Dr. Steven J. Hatfill told the Today Show’s Matt Lauer that the Justice Department and the FBI should be held accountable for breaking the la Read More
India has introduced a new bill to parliament that would result in life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of illegally dealing in toxic chemicals. Read More
A Morgantown, W.V.-based biotechnology firm has created a prototype instrument that is able to rapidly identify biological warfare agents. Read More
The Waysmeet Center in Durham, N.J., has officially reopened to students and staff last week almost four months after a Strafford County Woman fell ill with gastrointestinal anthrax at a drum circle in the building. Read More
Senator Robert Menendez, D-NJ, has been named by the Biotechnology Industry Organization as a Legislator of the Year for 2009-2010. Read More
First responders from NAS Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida, received hands on practice this week with a simulated bioterror attack at a local post office. Read More
The CBRN Resilience 2010 conference, which will bring together high level policy briefings and first responder presentations to ensure that England is prepared for a bioterror attack, has been announced for June 29 and 30. Read More
A new product, dubbed Hazmat Hood, that aims to protect first responders in a bioterror emergency will launch at this year’s Counter Terror Expo. Read More
The anthrax outbreak in Scotland stemming from what is believed to be tainted heroin has risen to 33 following confirmation by authorities of an infection in the NHS Lothian area. Read More
The recent discovery of tularemia in Columbus, Ohio’s air by germ warfare monitors that were part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s BioWatch program has revealed several of the program’s secrets. Read More
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has struck back at critics of the nation’s new nuclear weapons stance, telling CBS’ “Face the Nation” that “all bets are off” in the event of a biological attack. Read More
The Academy of Model Aeronautics in Muncie, Indiana was forced to close its headquarters and museum Friday following the discovery of a suspicious envelope containing only white powder. Read More
Five new regional directors for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have been announced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Read More
