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Bangladesh officials say anthrax infections growing at an alarming rate
by Tina Redlup on September 3, 2010

Health officials in Bangladesh report that the recent outbreak of anthrax has continued to spread at an alarming rate.

Bangladesh faces another anthrax outbreak
by Tina Redlup on September 1, 2010

Health officials in Tangail, Bangladesh, have announced that approximately 14 people have been infected with anthrax.

Achaogen receives BARDA contract to fight biowarfare agents
by Tina Redlup on September 1, 2010

Officials with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority have awarded a contract to a San Francisco biotechnology firm to develop an antibiotic that will protect against biological warfare age

Fla. man convicted of threatened biological weapon use
by Tina Redlup on August 30, 2010

Officials with Florida U.S. Attorney Pamela C. Marsh’s office of the Northern District of Florida announced last week that a man had been convicted on two counts of relaying false and misleading information regarding the unlawful and threatened use of a b

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. appoints Niederhuber to board of directors
by Tina Redlup on August 25, 2010

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. has appointed Dr. John E. Niederhuber to the company’s board of directors as a Class III director.

Health agencies receive response funds
by Tina Redlup on August 24, 2010

Officials with the U.S. Department of Health and Hospitals and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that public health agencies across the country will receive $698.2 million to strengthen their ability to respond to terrorism an

MBTA studies potential pathogen flow in subways
by Tina Redlup on August 20, 2010

Officials with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority subway system announced that Boston commuters may notice scientific equipment and researchers with testing equipment as studies of the system’s airflow system continue.

Powder filled envelope delivered to Penn. home
by Tina Redlup on August 19, 2010

Officials with the FBI said that they are investigating a suspicious package delivered to a Blue Mountain Lake Estates home in Stroud Township, Penn.

Smiths Detection awarded R.I. port chemical threat detection contract
by Tina Redlup on August 18, 2010

Officials with Smiths Detection recently announced that the company was awarded a contract to use its FirstView chemical threat detection and video management system at Port Of Providence, R.I.

German experts say Turkey using chemical weapons
by Tina Redlup on August 13, 2010

German experts have confirmed the authenticity of photographs that show Kurdistan Workers' Party fighters killed in Turkey by chemical weapons.

DoD funds creation of rapid vaccine production
by Tina Redlup on August 12, 2010

The biotechnology firm Medicago USA Inc., recently announced that it will be the recipient of a $21 million grant from the DARPA to rapidly produce vaccines int he event of an environmental or biological threat.

Rocket leaking sarin gas found at Blue Grass Army Depot
by Tina Redlup on August 11, 2010

U.S. Army officials with the Blue Grass Army Depot, in Richmond, Kentucky, reported that a M55 rocket leaking sarin gas was discovered August 10 during a routine inspection of its chemical weapons stockpile.

Israel co. completes first phase of nerve agent protection tests
by Tina Redlup on August 10, 2010

The Israeli company Protalix Biotherapeutics recently announced that it has completed the first phase of clinical trials on humans for a drug to protect against nerve agents.

Russia taking measures to prevent more anthrax outbreaks
by Tina Redlup on August 9, 2010

Officials with the health ministry’s press office in Belarus, Russia, said they are taking measures to prevent further anthrax outbreaks in its rural provinces.

FBI probing white powder mailed to Israeli Embassy
by Tina Redlup on August 6, 2010

FBI officials are investigating an anthrax scare at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. that occurred on August 5.

BARDA funds new anthrax treatment
by Tina Redlup on August 5, 2010

Officials with Elusys Therapeutics recently announced that they have been awarded a second $40.6 million contract for the advanced development of an anthrax treatment.

Chemical weapons to remain off of Hawaii's coast
by Tina Redlup on August 3, 2010

Officials with the United States Army announced last week that a cache of chemical weapons dumped five miles south of Pearl Harbor after World War II will not be removed because trying to move them may pose a threat to people and the environment.

Australia to destroy mustard gas shells
by Tina Redlup on August 2, 2010

Australia's Department of Defense has announced that approximately 144 World War II-era mustard gas shells will be destroyed in a specially designed chamber.

Scottish man behind bomb and biothreats sentenced to prison
by Tina Redlup on July 26, 2010

A Scottish man claiming he was from the Scottish Liberation Army was recently sentenced to four years for sending two hoax bomb e-mail threats to Heathrow Airport.

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., repays Maryland building incentive
by Tina Redlup on July 21, 2010

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., has repaid $250,000 it received as an incentive to build in Frederick County, Maryland.

Castor bean scare closes Ohio apartment complex
by Tina Redlup on July 21, 2010

Police and hazardous materials teams closed several apartment complexes in Grove City, Ohio, on July 20, after receiving a report that castor beans, the key component in the potential bioweapon ricin, may have been kept there.

Office of Public Safety purchases bioterror detection equipment
by Tina Redlup on July 20, 2010

Officials with Universal Detection Technology announced this week that the company has received a purchase order from Washington D.C.’s Office of Public Safety and Justice for bioterror detection equipment.

Tekmira awarded contract to fight Ebola
by Tina Redlup on July 19, 2010

Officials with Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp., have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a drug to combat Ebola virus.

University of Texas researchers to fight tularemia
by Tina Redlup on July 16, 2010

Researchers with the University of Texas - San Antonio have received a patent to create a vaccine to fight tularemia, an infectious agent that has the potential to be a deadly bioterrorist weapon.

Army preparing soldiers for rapid bioterror response
by Tina Redlup on July 14, 2010

Soldiers with the New York National Guard Aviation will complete certification to combat biological threats during a special training session this week at Fort Drum in Fort Drum, N.Y.

HHS provides funds for hospital bioterror preparedness
by Tina Redlup on July 13, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that it will provide a total of $390.5 million this month to help hospitals nationwide to strengthen medical capabilities.

Northern Mongolia hit with anthrax outbreak
by Tina Redlup on July 10, 2010

Medical authorities in Mongolia reported this week that at least three people have been contaminated with anthrax.

Texas A&M given contract to fight bioagents
by Tina Redlup on July 9, 2010

Officials with Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine announced this week they have been selected by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to develop new drug targets for toxins, viruses and bacterial pathogens that will ultimately help to defend against

New energy storage method may fight bioterror
by Tina Redlup on July 8, 2010

Washington State University researchers have developed a way to store energy and provide defenses against potential biological attacks from terrorists.

Mysterious plague outbreak among Syrian army
by Tina Redlup on July 7, 2010

An outbreak of plague, which is considerd a potential bioweapon, among the Syrian military may be raising more questions than answers.

Suspected anthrax outbreak in Kyrgyzstan
by Tina Redlup on July 6, 2010

Approximately 14 people in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan were recently hospitalized with what medical officials believed was anthrax.

Work underway on single-dose smallpox vaccine
by Tina Redlup on July 2, 2010

Researchers at St. Louis University are experimenting with a new, single-dose smallpox vaccine that could help stop infection during bioterrorist attacks.

Edgewood appoints new technincal director
by Tina Redlup on July 1, 2010

Joseph Wienand was recently appointed as the technical director of the U.S. Army’s Edgewood Chemical Biological Center.

Extensive clean up work done on Plum Island
by Tina Redlup on June 29, 2010

According to government documents obtained by The Associated Press, extensive efforts have been made since 2000 to remove contaminants and waste from the top-secret Plum Island germ warfare research station in New York.

N.Y.'s 222nd Chemical Company trains for CBRN attack
by Tina Redlup on June 29, 2010

Citizen soldiers of the 222nd Chemical Company of the New York Army National Guard recently trained in conducting a rescue mission in the event of a radiological, biological or chemical attack on U.S. civilians.

Potential new Postal Service boss tied to anthrax scare worries workers
by Tina Redlup on June 26, 2010

The manager of a U.S. Postal Service plant that employed two workers who died during the 2001 anthrax attacks may soon be promoted to a vice president of operations position in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Anthrax scare at Hawaii high school
by Tina Redlup on June 25, 2010

Classes at Waiakea High School, in Hilo, Hawaii, were disrupted this week after school officials found an envelope that contained a suspicious white powdery substance.

North Carolina preps bioterror early warning system
by Tina Redlup on June 23, 2010

North Carolina has announced that it will implement an early-warning system to detect bioterrorist attacks.

UNDT weighs in on botox as bioweapon
by Tina Redlup on June 23, 2010

Officials with Universal Detection Technology commented on a recent study that concluded the worldwide demand for Botox could lead uncontrolled production of fake versions, which in turn could be used by bioterrorists.

Experts warn bioterror could be future of war
by Tina Redlup on June 22, 2010

The continued proliferation of chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological weapons is a major concern for U.S. military officials and could end up changing the battleground for troops according to experts.

ICx given contracts to fight bioterror
by Tina Redlup on June 19, 2010

ICx Technologies, a developer of sensor technologies for homeland security, was recently awarded two contracts to fight bioterror valued at $9.1 million by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Biolab opens in Ukraine
by Tina Redlup on June 18, 2010

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar applauded the opening of the Interim Central Reference Laboratory in Odessa, Ukraine, this week, announcing that it will be instrumental in researching dangerous pathogens used by bioterrorists.

New Manhattan Project needed to fight bioterror
by Tina Redlup on June 17, 2010

Perception does not equal reality, especially when it comes to the United States’ continued war on terror, according to an editorial written by Martin Seif on a foxnews.com blog site.

Australian researchers pave way for new herpes vaccine
by Tina Redlup on June 16, 2010

Researchers with the University of Sydney in Australia say the results of recent research could help them to develop a vaccine for the herpes simplex virus.

Rapid test found for potential bioagent
by Tina Redlup on June 11, 2010

American and Australian scientists say they may have made a breakthrough after diagnosing a bacterial disease that has killed 10 people in the Northern Territories of Australia this rainy season.

Chemical catch sickens fishermen
by Tina Redlup on June 10, 2010

Four New Bedford fishermen were hospitalized Monday after hauling up a container of dangerous chemicals while fishing off Long Island.

CET, LLC, demonstrates anthrax spore destruction system
by Tina Redlup on June 9, 2010

CET, LLC, recently took part in a bioterrorism exercise at Joint Base Louis-McChord. Officials said the exercise was held to help beef up U.S. preparedness to respond and recover from a bioterrorist attack.

Marvin White joins Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
by Tina Redlup on June 8, 2010

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., officials have announced the appointment of Marvin White to the board of directors.

Kentucky weapon destruction on track
by Tina Redlup on June 5, 2010

A measure that could have caused a two-year delay in the destruction of chemical weapons in Kentucky has been stripped at the last second, allowing work to proceed as planned.

Movement on for mandatory flu shots
by Tina Redlup on June 5, 2010

The movement for mandatory flu shots in medical facilities is beginning to catch on, according to a recent report by healthleadersmedia.com.

New documentary sheds light on Canadian WWII anthrax program
by Tina Redlup on June 4, 2010

A new documentary film aired by Radio-Canada depicted the operations of a top secret biological weapons lab in Canada during World War II, according to an AFP.com wire report.

Israel not prepared for chemical attack
by Tina Redlup on June 3, 2010

Israel is not ready in the event of a chemical attack, a leading defense official has warned, according to a recent story in The Jerusalem Post.

Fake botox a potential bioterror agent
by Tina Redlup on May 28, 2010

Fake Botox may pose a security risk, according to a study conducted by the Monterey Institute's James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies.

Patents issued for automated airborne pathogen identification
by Tina Redlup on May 27, 2010

Microfluidic Systems announced on May 25 that it has received a series of patents for a system that will collect and test airborne pathogens like toxins, bacteria and viruses.

French Lt. Colonel discusses Europe's comprehensive biological capability program
by Tina Redlup on May 26, 2010

Lt. Colonel Marc Caudrillier, France’s CBRN program officer for the Joint Staff, recently discussed Europe’s attempts to get its comprehensive biological capability program started in an interview with cbrneworld.com.

Postal workers may become part of plan to fight anthrax attacks
by Tina Redlup on May 25, 2010

Mail carriers in Minnesota may soon play a part in the war on terror, according to a news report by kstp.com.

Suspended UW researcher served On biosafety panel
by Tina Redlup on May 21, 2010

A professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who was recently suspended for unauthorized experiments was also a member of the school’s biosafety commission, according to an Associated Press report released this week.

Real-time software system launched for CBRN detection
by Tina Redlup on May 21, 2010

Smiths Detection announced that it is launching a software system that is designed to help emergency response authorities assess chemical sensor data from deployed Handheld Gas & Vapor Identifier units in real-time from a safe, central command center.

Anthrax hoax at NYC department store
by Tina Redlup on May 20, 2010

An unidentified female employee of a Marc Jacobs store in New York City alerted authorities after she received a package from California that she thought contained anthrax, according to a report this week by the New York Post.

Army Major General discusses evolving role of CBRN corps
by Tina Redlup on May 19, 2010

U.S. Army Major General Thomas Spoehr, Director of Force Development for the U.S. Army, discussed the ever-evolving role of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear corps. in a recent interview with cbrneworld.com.

Authorities in the Bahamas complete anti-terrorism training
by Tina Redlup on May 17, 2010

Law enforcement officials in the Bahamas completed antiterrorism training last week at the island nation's Police Training College, according to the Nassau Guardian online edition.

Australian biotech firm to open in South Carolina
by Tina Redlup on May 15, 2010

Alexium Inc. has announced that it will be bringing a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant to Greer, South Carolina, that will create 200 jobs over the next five years.

Anthrax-tainted heroin still in circulation
by Tina Redlup on May 14, 2010

Medical experts in the U.K. warn that anthrax-tainted heroin is still in circulation in Scotland, according to a BBC report released Thursday.

South Korea begins anti-chemical weapons training
by Tina Redlup on May 12, 2010

The Yonhap News has reported that South Korea this week began its annual anti-chemical weapons training program event in conjunction with several other Asian nations.

White powder shuts down Virginia Beach sales center
by Tina Redlup on May 12, 2010

In the end, the white powder found in a Virginia Beach, Virginia sales office caused an anthrax scare this week was not a threat at all but something found in nearly all offices.

Poison gas used on school children in Kabul
by Tina Redlup on May 11, 2010

Three teachers and 22 schoolchildren in Kabul, Afghanistan, fell ill and were hospitalized on Tuesday following what Afghan official say is yet another poison gas attack on a girls' school, Reuters reports.

Rhode Island simulates bioevent
by Tina Redlup on May 5, 2010

Cranston, Rhode Island will be inundated with soldiers in hazmat suits this week as part of a simulation to practice response to biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive events as well as natural disasters.

Security network in the cards for Midtown Manhattan
by Tina Redlup on May 4, 2010

A high-tech security network is in the works for Midtown Manhattan that will utilize surveillance cameras, license plate readers and chemical sensors.

Lasers could be used to decontaminate after CBRN attack
by Tina Redlup on April 30, 2010

Utilizing funding and guidance from the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory have begun developing a laser based method of decontamination after a CBRN attack.

Opponents argue that Boston biolab doesn't help the public
by Tina Redlup on April 30, 2010

Opponents of a Boston University bioloab project have argued that the facility should be used to develop vaccines for illnesses the community faces rather than biothreats that they say pose no public health to the area.

Calif. man sentenced to 51 months for anthrax hoax
by Tina Redlup on April 28, 2010

A Sacramento man who was convicted of an anthrax hoax and sending threatening mailings was sentenced this week to 51 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.

English teen accused of ricin plot appears in court
by Tina Redlup on April 26, 2010

An English teen accused of being one of the founders of an online supremacist group recently found to be in possession of ricin has said that he was only attempting to please his father.

Alabama man sentenced for anthrax hoax
by Tina Redlup on April 23, 2010

A Haleyville, Alabama man has been sentenced by a federal judge to seven months in prison for sending a letter filled with white powder and photos of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the Social Security Administration in Cullman.

Restanza shows efficacy against 30 strains of bioterror agent
by Tina Redlup on April 23, 2010

Positive results have been announced by Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc., from its in vitro study to assess the efficacy of Restanza, a broad spectrum medical countermeasure for biodefense to combat multiple high priority bioterror agents.

U.S. not prepared for bioterror decontamination, study says
by Tina Redlup on April 13, 2010

A recent assessment in the journal Biosecurity and Bioterrorism has revealed that responsibility on the federal level for decontamination after a bioterror attack would be extremely hard and that the lines of responsibility are not clear.

DHS announces plans to decrease detection time
by Tina Redlup on April 12, 2010

The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to cut its detection time for a biological attack from 36 hours down to four hours.

Universal Detection Technology partners with Morphix Technologies
by Tina Redlup on April 9, 2010

A partnership has been formed between Universal Detection Technology and Morphix Technologies for its chemical weapons and hazardous industrial chemical detection system.

Universal Detection Technology partners with Morphix Technologies
by Tina Redlup on April 9, 2010

A partnership has been formed between Universal Detection Technology and Morphix Technologies for its chemical weapons and hazardous industrial chemical detection system.

150 evacuated in San Bernardino, Calif., anthrax scare
by Tina Redlup on April 8, 2010

More than 150 people were evacuated from the San Bernardino County Office of Aging and Adult Services in San Bernardino, Calif., on Wednesday following the discovery of a suspicious white powder in a piece of mail.

Israel begins distribution of biochemical warfare protection kits
by Tina Redlup on April 7, 2010

The distribution of kits to protect against biochemical warfare has begun in Israel, Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai told Yahoo News, noting that the distribution is not linked to any imminent threat.

President changes nuclear response for bioattack
by Tina Redlup on April 6, 2010

President Obama has announced that conditions of the American nuclear strategy are being narrowed, even in the event of a biological or chemical attack.

Drexel project to create camera to "see" biothreat signatures
by Tina Redlup on April 2, 2010

A project is under way at Drexel University to create a new camera that could be used to detect gases emitted during the manufacture of biological and chemical terror agents.

Ground broken on Kazakhstan lab to strengthen pathogen security
by Tina Redlup on April 2, 2010

The United States and Kazakhstan have officially broken ground on construction of Kazakhstan's Central Reference Laboratory, which will be used to increase security for Kazakhstan's collection of dangerous pathogens.

Cangene signs extension for botulism antitoxin contract
by Tina Redlup on March 31, 2010

A no-cost modification has been signed by Cangene Corporation to extend its botulism antitoxin contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

Israeli soldiers sue over exposure to anthrax
by Tina Redlup on March 29, 2010

The Israeli Defense Ministry has been sued by 64 former soldiers for approximately $4.8 million over claims that they suffered damage from experiments in the early 1990s involving an anthrax vaccine.

Experts question preparation of EMS in bioterror event
by Tina Redlup on March 26, 2010

Terrorism's recent "Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism Report Card" raised the specter of the U.S.'s lack of preparation to protect its people and frontline responders in the face of a bioterror attack.

Scotland anthrax outbreak continues
by Tina Redlup on March 25, 2010

The anthrax outbreak in heroin users in Scotland has risen again, with five addicts in Dumfries and Galloway now testing positive for infection.

Significant gaps identified in England's WMD strategy
by Tina Redlup on March 24, 2010

England has identified significant gaps in its ability to prevent and cope with the aftermath of a terrorist attack utilizing nuclear or chemical weapons, the Daily Mail has reported.

BPSI's CBRN sensor passes 100,000 hours of operation
by Tina Redlup on March 23, 2010

Building Protection Systems, Inc., has announced the achievement of more than 100,000 hours of operation of its CBRN detection technology without a single false-positive or false-negative.

London rail project faces centuries old anthrax threat
by Tina Redlup on March 19, 2010

Officials have warned that an area in the city of London slated for tunneling as part of the cross-London Crossrail scheme could be a missing 16th century anthrax burial ground.

Largest civilian-populated chemical attack remembered
by Tina Redlup on March 18, 2010

Iraq's Kurdish government has marked the 22nd anniversary of the 1998 chemical attack massacres in Halabja as a time of reflection and optimism.

UNDT responds to vaccines for first responders question
by Tina Redlup on March 17, 2010

Following growing interest over whether or not security and emergency response units who are most vulnerable to anthrax exposure should be immunized, Universal Detection Technology has issued a response on the matter.

Wyoming stages anthrax response test
by Tina Redlup on March 16, 2010

The Albany Count Public Health in Wyoming, working in conjunction with numerous other governmental agencies, recently conducted an Anthrax Response Exercise Series test in Laramie, Wyoming.

- FDNY to utilize CBRN protection material
by Tina Redlup on March 15, 2010

The New York City Fire Department has chosen to utilize the new Demron person-protection armor, the world's first and only fabric to provide multi-hazard protection.

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.

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.

Dr. Andres Braun joins TrovaGene, Inc.
by Tina Redlup on March 9, 2010

Dr. Braun joins TrovaGene, Inc., as its vice president and chief medical officer. Dr. Braun has more than 25 years of direct industry experience in the development of molecular diagnostic assays for the clinical reference laboratory.

Teledyne receives DoD contract to aid nation's CBRN responders
by Tina Redlup on March 8, 2010

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense to aid the nation's front line performers in defense against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons of mass destruction.

U.S. Army places order for biodetectors
by Tina Redlup on March 4, 2010

The U.S. Army has placed a purchase order with Universal Detection Technology for its 5-agent detection kits as well as for equipment for the detection of ricin and staphylococcal enterotoxin B.

S.C. simulates biological attacks
by Tina Redlup on March 3, 2010

South Carolina's Horry County has announced a four day public safety exercise that will focus on handling large-scale biological and chemical weapons attacks.

New anthrax infection reported in London
by Tina Redlup on March 2, 2010

A new case of anthrax infection has been reported in an injecting heroin user in London, the Health Protection Agency has announced.

SIGA Technologies granted DoD contract
by Tina Redlup on February 26, 2010

SIGA Technologies has been awarded a $2.8 million contract from the Department of Defense's Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative to develop a broad spectrum antiviral that could aid U.S. citizens in the event of a bioattack.

INTERPOL trains Asian and South Pacific officials in bioterror threat prevention
by Tina Redlup on February 25, 2010

A recent "Train-the-Trainer" session for the prevention of bioterrorism presented by INTERPOL was attended by law enforcement, customs and public health officials from Asia and the South Pacific.

Chimerix founder to speak at Institute of Medicine Workshop
by Tina Redlup on February 24, 2010

Chimerix, Inc.'s founder and CEO George Painter, Ph.D., will join with representatives from government, industry and academia in an Institute of Medicine Workshop.

Trenton, N.J. hit with anthrax hoax letter
by Tina Redlup on February 23, 2010

A hazmat crew was called to a Trenton police building recently following the discovery of an envelope filled with an unknown white powder.

DOJ closes case on 2001 anthrax attacks
by Tina Redlup on February 23, 2010

The investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, the FBI and several other government agencies into the 2001 anthrax attacks in America has officially been closed.

Death sentence for cult member in 1994 and 1995 sarin gas attacks
by Tina Redlup on February 19, 2010

A death sentence has been finalized by a former senior AUM Shinrikyo cult member who aided the group in two deadly sarin nerve gas attacks in 1994 and 1995.

Inmate behind Mich. anthrax hoax
by Tina Redlup on February 18, 2010

An envelope containing a suspicious white powder was opened today at the Ionia, Mich., County Courthose, prompting the Ionia Public Safety Hazmat team to be called in.

Anti-vaccine movement could have deadly consequences in the event of an attack
by Tina Redlup on February 16, 2010

The recent anti-vaccine movement, meant to combat the theory that childhood immunizations could be linked to autism, could seriously raise the dangers of the United States' response to potential acts of bioterror, an expert has recently announced.

Seventy percent of Army's chemical weapons stockpiles destroyed
by Tina Redlup on February 15, 2010

U.S. Army officials have announced that more than 70 percent of the Army's chemical weapons stockpiles have been destroyed with the majority expected to be destroyed by 2012.

Minot AFB prepares for biological and chemical attacks
by Tina Redlup on February 13, 2010

Minot Air Force Base has completed a 48 hour training exercise, dubbed Prairie Night 10-1, to ensure that members of its 5th Bomb Wing are prepared in the event of a biological or chemical attack if deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan.

L.A. port beefs up security against bioterrorism
by Tina Redlup on February 11, 2010

In a plan to protect the L.A.-Long Beach port complex from biological, chemical, radiologic and nuclear attacks, the city has announced a cutting-edge ship, radiation-detecting helicopter and biological and chemical sniffing dog.

Anthrax scare at Salem, Mass. hospital
by Tina Redlup on February 11, 2010

A letter sent to a Salem, Mass. hospital this week contained a small white powder, setting off fears of an anthrax attack within the building.

Australian health officials wary of anthrax infections
by Tina Redlup on February 10, 2010

Australian health officials have put the nation's drug users on alert about potential deadly batches of anthrax infected heroin, which have already accounted for at least ten deaths and more than 20 infections in Europe.

New patent issued for biosensing metals
by Tina Redlup on February 10, 2010

A U.S. patent has been granted to Borealis Exploration Limited for its Avto Metals Technology.

UDT to market handheld assays in Canada ahead of Olympics
by Tina Redlup on February 10, 2010

An agreement between Universal Detection Technology and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service will allow UDT to promote its handheld bioterrorism detecting assays in Canada.

Vest can detect, protect from threats
by Tina Redlup on February 8, 2010

A prototype vest design by Industrial design students at Emily Carr University of Art + Design contains sensors that display information about potential biothreats in the air and provides a built in face mask.

Kentucky to receive funds to dispose of biological and chemical weapons
by Tina Redlup on February 5, 2010

Under President Barack Obama's recently announced proposed 2011 budget, two army sites would receive $511 million for the disposal of biological and chemical weapons.

New bill would increase response effectiveness in face of bioattack
by Tina Redlup on February 4, 2010

H.R. 4580, the Metropolitan Medical Response System Act, would ensure the proper integration and coordination of local emergency management plans int he event of a biological attack, nuclear bomb or natural disaster.

Kansas lauds proposed $40 million for biodefense facility
by Tina Redlup on February 4, 2010

Kansas officials have expressed their gratitude following the announcement of $40 million in President Barack Obama's proposed 2011 budget for the construction of a biodefense laboratory in northeast Kansas.

Sebelius responds to president's 2011 HHS budget
by Tina Redlup on February 3, 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services statement highlights critical components of President Obama's 2011 HHS budget that will protect citizens from bioterrorism and also protect the health and safety of American citizens.

Las Vegas expected to approve grants to fight bioterror
by Tina Redlup on February 3, 2010

Las Vegas' County Commission is expected to beef up its security against potential biothreats, approving several agenda items that will allow it to better combat biothreats.

New virtual community to connect bioterrorism experts
by Tina Redlup on February 2, 2010

The Delaney Center at Mount St. Mary's University has launched a new virtual community that allows intelligence officers, students and even Capitol Hill executives to network with bioterrorism experts, bodyguards and academics

Malls could be targets for Al Qaida bioterror attacks
by Tina Redlup on January 30, 2010

Counter terror experts have announced that Al Qaida has set its sights onto using biological and chemical attacks on shopping malls and other soft targets.

Questions raised as to guilt of Bruce Ivins in 2001 anthrax attacks
by Tina Redlup on January 28, 2010

In an article written by Edward Epstein in the Wall Street Journal's Opinion section, Epstein has claimed that Bruce Ivins, long thought to be the source of the 2001 American anthrax attacks, was not guilty.

University of Florida dedicates new headquarters for Emerging Pathogens Institute
by Tina Redlup on January 27, 2010

The University of Florida has held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, 80,000-square-foot Emerging Pathogens Institute.

India debuts bioattack resistant frigate
by Tina Redlup on January 25, 2010

India has revealed its fist indigenously built stealth class frigate, which will be inducted in April, that is equipped with state of the art defenses against biological, chemical and nuclear attacks.

Report card expected soon on nation's biopreparedness
by Tina Redlup on January 22, 2010

The Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism have announced that they will release a report card next week on the government's ability to protect the United States in the event of a terror attack or WMD.

Canada receives 13 CBRN shelter systems
by Tina Redlup on January 21, 2010

The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Solon, Ohio-based HDT Engineered Technologies with a contract for 13 Transportable Collective Protection Shelter Systems.

Drug trade could increase availability of bioweapons
by Tina Redlup on January 21, 2010

Drug cartels, as a result of the increase in the narcotics trade, have been increasingly able to acquire biological and chemical weapons and radioactive material for the purpose of WMD creation, the U.S. State Department has warned.

Sen. Lugar honored for fight against chemical weapons
by Tina Redlup on January 19, 2010

An online poll has named Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) as the "2009 Arms Control Person of the Year," following his reception of the highest number of votes.

S.C. has test run for bioterror vaccination program
by Tina Redlup on January 18, 2010

A temporary hospital was erected on the Lexington County, South Carolina ball fields to vaccinate citizens against swine flu while simultaneously acting as a test run in preperation for a bioterror event.

Conference to discuss prevention, preparedness for bioattacks
by Tina Redlup on January 15, 2010

Chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear attacks have been listed by the Homeland Security Threat Assessment as the most dangerous threats facing the United States for the years 2010 through 2014.

IPRED conference comes to a close
by Tina Redlup on January 14, 2010

Following two days of lectures and activities, the first part of the IPRED conference run by the IDF Home Front Command on emergency preparedness and response has ended.

Guam simulates attack
by Tina Redlup on January 13, 2010

Guam simulated a biological, chemical and radioactive attack this week as part of a 36 hour training exercise to test local and federal agencies' preparedness in the face of a terrorist attack.

Alabama praises response to recent anthrax scare
by Tina Redlup on January 12, 2010

The anthrax scare last week in Alabama, which turned out to be harmless household products, aided the state in analyzing its local, regional and state level emergency response procedures, officials have said.

Maryland hospital tabbed as destination in the event of bioattack
by Tina Redlup on January 11, 2010

A newly announced federally funded partnership will make a Cheverly, Maryland hospital a destination in the event of a terrorist attack.

HHS releases National Health Security Strategy
by Tina Redlup on January 8, 2010

The National Health Security Strategy was released today by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The plan is the nation's first comprehensive strategy to focus on protecting people's health during a large-scale emergency.

Pakistan moves to ban bioweapons
by Tina Redlup on January 7, 2010

The federal Cabinet of Pakistan has given its tentative support to a new draft bill that would ban biological weapons activities.

Israel to simulate biological attacks
by Tina Redlup on January 6, 2010

Israel will simulate the largest exercise in its history simulating a response to a biological warfare attack next week.

Zimbabwe anthrax outbreak under control
by Tina Redlup on December 31, 2009

The anthrax outbreak that hit two of Zimbabwe's districts is now under control, the nation's Veterinary Services Department has announced.

Rules drafted by Pennsylvania Supreme Court for pandemic, bioattack event
by Tina Redlup on December 30, 2009

New rules ordered by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court will allow a county judge to cancel trials and jury duty in the wake of a catastrophe such as a bioattack.

Investigation into N.H. anthrax outbreak ongoing
by Tina Redlup on December 29, 2009

Public health investigators have confirmed that two African drums stored at the University of New Hampshire United Campus Ministry have tested positive for anthrax.

Israel to issue gas masks to population
by Tina Redlup on December 28, 2009

Israel will begin distributing its entire population with gas masks in two months, though no reason has officially been given by the Israeli government.

Second anthrax death in Glasgow, more cases being investigated
by Tina Redlup on December 24, 2009

A second Glasgow heroin user has died from an anthrax infection, health officials have confirmed.

New masks to protect service members' children from biological, chemical threats
by Tina Redlup on December 23, 2009

The children of U.S. service members and their families are now being provided with a protection system for use in the event of a biological or chemical attack.

Pennsylvania hospitals given grant to fight bioterror and pandemics
by Tina Redlup on December 21, 2009

Jameson and Ellwood City hospitals in Pennsylvania will receive a $1.6 million grant award to aid them in their fight against bioterrorism and pandemics.

Report calls for change of thinking on defending against bioterror
by Tina Redlup on December 18, 2009

A new study released next month that shows the standard risk analysis used by security risk analysts based on probabilities of uncertain hazards may not, in fact, capture the impact of an intelligent attacker's intent.

NASA technology to be used to fight bioterror
by Tina Redlup on December 16, 2009

New research from NASA indicates that technology designed to guard against Earthbound infections during space exploration could hold potential for counterterrorism methods.

Anthrax scare at American Express headquarters
by Tina Redlup on December 15, 2009

The American Express headquarters at 3 World Financial Center in New York City had to evacuate three floors of the building following an anthrax scare recently.

Guidelines proposed for businesses trading in custom-made DNA sequences
by Tina Redlup on December 1, 2009

A set of guidelines for how providers of custom-made DNA sequences do business has been proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

State dinner gate crashers raises bioweapon fears
by Tina Redlup on November 28, 2009

Gatecrashers at President Obama's first state dinner have raised questions of how secure the president is kept and what steps are being taken to protect him from non-traditonal bioweapons.

Cowpox's genetic code could lead to bioweapon vaccines
by Tina Redlup on November 25, 2009

Research into deciphering the cowpox virus' genetic coding has revealed the potential to treat other diseases, including those that pose a biothreat such as ebola.

More than 232 metric tons of sarin destroyed
by Tina Redlup on November 20, 2009

More than 232 metric tons of the nerve agent sarin have been destroyed by a Russian chemical weapons disposal site.

FDA approves extending BioThrax’s shelf life to 4 years
by Tina Redlup on June 10, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced June 10, 2009, that its BioThrax anthrax vaccine has been granted a shelf life extension from three to four years by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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