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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 22, 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 12, 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 9, 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 9, 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 3, 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 22, 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 27, 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.