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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.

Five men arrested in connection with heroin anthrax death
by Ashton Daigle on September 2, 2010

Five men have been arrested in connection the death of a 29-year-old heroin user from Leicestershire, England, who died after being infected with anthrax.

Anthrax infections in Bangladesh on the rise
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on September 2, 2010

The number of new confirmed cases in the Bangladeshi anthrax outbreak has reached 30, bringing the total to 193, according to officials.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. signs contract for third generation anthrax vaccine candidate
by Pat Dulnier on September 1, 2010

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has signed a contract for advanced development of its third generation anthrax vaccine candidate.

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.

Anthrax found in dead English heroin user
by Ashton Daigle on September 1, 2010

English health officials have announced that anthrax was discovered in the dead body of a 29-year-old heroin user in Leicestershire, England.

Bangladesh says anthrax outbreak is under control
by Rita Uplend on September 1, 2010

Bangladesh's health minister and resource minister have announced that the country's recent anthrax outbreak is under control.

Anthrax confirmed in Russia's Republic of Dagestan
by Rita Uplend on August 30, 2010

Two residents of a farmstead in Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Dagestan have contracted anthrax, officials have announced.

Colo. man senteced for anthrax hoax letters
by Malik Wilson on August 27, 2010

A Colorado man has been sentenced for sending anthrax hoax letters to President Obama, members of Congress from Colorado and Alabama, and Argentine consulates consulates.

Anthrax infections continue in Bangladesh
by Paul Tinder on August 27, 2010

The number of reported anthrax infections in Bangladesh continues to rise, with eight more people found to be infected.

PharmAthene repudiated by FDA over SparVax
by Daniel Purt on August 27, 2010

PharmAthene, which recently came under fire for its close ties to Tara O'Toole, the Under Secretary for Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security, has been repudiated by the FDA over "false and misleading statements" made a

Iowa man indicted for anthrax hoax letters
by Pat Dulnier on August 26, 2010

A Winterset, Iowa, man was recently indicted for sending threatening letters containing a white, powdery substance.

Anthrax infections in Bangladesh continue
by Malik Wilson on August 26, 2010

Twelve additional people have been infected with Anthrax in Central Bangladesh, authorities say, bringing total infected to 163.

Bangladesh begins vaccinating cows to fight anthrax outbreak
by Malik Wilson on August 25, 2010

Officials in Bangladesh are launching a cattle vaccination drive in response to an anthrax outbreak that has affected more than 120 people.

Bangladesh anthrax outbreak grows
by Rita Uplend on August 24, 2010

The human toll from an anthrax outbreak in Bangladesh continues to grow, with 12 more infections reported in Pabna and Sirajganj pushing the total number of infections to 120.

Transient sentenced for anthrax hoax letter campaign
by Daniel Purt on August 24, 2010

Timothy Cloud, a 63-year-old transient man, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his part in an anthrax hoax letter campaign, threatening President Obama and failing to register as a sex offender.

Anthrax cases in Bangladesh continue to rise
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 23, 2010

The number of anthrax infections in three villages in Bangladesh’s Sirjganj district has risen to 88.

Anthrax outbreak reported in Bangladesh
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 20, 2010

At least 26 people, including two children, in a Bangladeshi village have contracted anthrax after eating beef or coming into close proximity with livestock.

Anthrax scare in Spokane causes legal furor
by Ted Purlain on August 18, 2010

An anthrax scare that closed the Spokane, Wash., City Hall may have caused a city council meeting being held there to be illegal under state law.

Reward offered in hunt for Texas anthrax hoax mailer
by Daniel Purt on August 16, 2010

The United States Postal Inspection Service, in conjunction with the FBI, has offered a $100,000 reward to aid in solving the mystery behind a string of white powder-filled letters mailed across north Texas.

Promising anthrax drugs in the pipeline
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 16, 2010

Several biotech companies are working on a promising new set of drugs to protect the human body from the ravages of anthrax, one of the more feared potential weapons of bioterrorism.

Anthrax hoax envelopes in Texas expected to continue
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 12, 2010

Field tests by the FBI have determined that the white powder packaged in envelopes to 21 addresses in North Texas was cornstarch.

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.

Pregnant women to be vaccinated against anthrax in event of an attack
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on August 6, 2010

Mothers who breast feed and pregnant women are now advised to be vaccinated for anthrax in the case of a terrorist attack that uses the disease in its aerosolized form, according to updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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.

Twin Cities begin testing USP delivery of anthrax antibiotics
by Ashton Daigle on August 5, 2010

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service in Minneapolis and St. Paul say they are now ready to deliver antibiotics to some residents in the event of a bioattack.

Anthrax outbreak in Siberia
by Ashton Daigle on August 4, 2010

Approximately 130 people have been hospitalized with anthrax during an outbreak of the disease in Russia’s Siberian city of Omsk, regional Health Ministry officials have announced.

Pfenex receives funding for anthrax vaccine
by Ted Purlain on August 4, 2010

The San Diego based developers of the anthrax vaccine Pfenex have been awarded funding by the federal Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that could reach $18.8 million.

Indian villages facing anthrax outbreak
by Ashton Daigle on August 2, 2010

Health officials in India have reported that approximately 26 people in four villages in Orissa’s Sundargarh district have been infected with anthrax.

Coroner says U.K. anthrax infections could be foul play
by Paul Tinder on July 29, 2010

A coroner investigating the deaths of at least 12 heroin addicts in the United Kingdom has revealed that the addicts might have been the victims of foul play.

Securing mailrooms first step in protecting businesses against anthrax
by Ted Purlain on July 28, 2010

Despite “white powder” scares against government and corporate offices becoming commonplace, they must be taken seriously, which starts in the mailroom.

Sacramento man ordered to pay for anthrax hoax
by Paul Tinder on July 27, 2010

A Sacramento, Calif., man who allegedly mailed out more than 100 fake anthrax letters in October 2008 has been ordered to pay $6,677.70 in restitution for costs resulting from receipt of the envelopes.

CDC changes anthrax vaccine recommendations
by Daniel Purt on July 23, 2010

New details have been released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning recommendations made in February by its vaccine advisory group about Americans receiving anthrax shots.

Anthrax risk from drum circles extremely low
by Ted Purlain on July 23, 2010

Federal health officials from the Centers for Disease Control reported on July 23 that a New Hampshire woman who contracted anthrax linked to a drumming was an extremely rare case and likely was unusually susceptible to the disease.

Florida man pleads guilty to anthrax hoax
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on July 23, 2010

The perpetrator of an anthrax hoax at a Sebring, Florida, hospital was sentenced to three years in a state penitentiary on July 22 after securing a plea agreement.

N.Y. co. gets powder filled package
by Daniel Purt on July 22, 2010

A suspicious package sent to a company in Plattsburgh, New York, was filled with a white powder that caused an evacuation of all employees and shut down a nearby street.

Scientists develop powerful anthrax detector
by Jeffrey Bigongiari on July 19, 2010

Scientists at the MESA+ research institute at the University of Twente in the Netherlands have developed a test for the presence of anthrax in concentrations a thousand times lower than at toxic level.

Chile "anthrax" package tests negative
by Ashton Daigle on July 19, 2010

Police officials in Chile have reported that they found no toxic substances in a package that was delivered to the foreign minister last week that carried a label that read "anthrax."

Contract announced for inhaled anthrax treatment
by Ashton Daigle on July 16, 2010

Officials with Elusys Therapeutics and Lonza announced this week that they have entered into an agreement for the commercial production of Anthim, an antibody for the treatment of inhaled anthrax.

Anthrax outbreak in United Kingdom slowing
by Pat Dulnier on July 13, 2010

There has only been one new reported case of anthrax related to heroin use in the United Kingdom since May, leading many to believe that the outbreak among users has come to an end.

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.

Anthrax hoaxes on the rise
by Ted Purlain on July 7, 2010

Reported anthrax hoaxes are on the rise again after dropping steadily since 2002.

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.

Anthrax scare for N.J. prosecutor
by Daniel Purt on July 3, 2010

Mercer County Prosecutor Joseph L. Bocchini's office in Trenton, N.J., was put on lockdown and investigated by a hazmat team after a recent anthrax scare.

Anthrax scare in N.J.
by Rita Uplend on July 1, 2010

Several businesses in Lakewood, N.J., were evacuated on Monday following the reception of a threatening letter and a suspicious powder.

Florida woman sentenced for anthrax hoax
by Ashton Daigle on July 1, 2010

A Sebring, Fla., woman was recently sentenced to almost a year in jail for sending letters containing white powder to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office last July.

Alabama man pleads guilty to anthrax hoax
by Paul Tinder on June 30, 2010

An Alabama man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to mail hoax anthrax letters.

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., delivers BioThrax to allied nations
by Ted Purlain on June 26, 2010

Several allied nations have received shipments of BioThrax, an anthrax vaccine produced by Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., the company reported this week.

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.

New technique announced to fight inhaled anthrax
by Daniel Purt on June 23, 2010

In collaboration with the University of Texas Medical Branch, IQ Therapeutics B.V., Groningen, the Netherlands, has announced up to a 100 percent survival rate in animal tests for late state inhalation anthrax infections.

Anthrax scare in N.J. revealed to be different dangerous substance
by Ted Purlain on June 22, 2010

A recent anthrax scare at a Hopewell Township, N.J., store has been revealed to be an entirely different dangerous substance than originally thought.

Capitol Visitor Center flushes "anthrax"
by Ted Purlain on June 18, 2010

Rather than report a potential bioterrorism emergency to emergency management officers, an employee at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., flushed a white powder from a bag labeled "Anthrax."

Federal offices receive powder filled envelopes
by Ted Purlain on June 17, 2010

White powder-filled envelopes mailed to federal offices in Idaho and Washington turned out to be hoaxes rather than a bioweapon such as anthrax, according to The Spokesman-Review.

Anthrax scare in Bootle, England
by Daniel Purt on June 16, 2010

Officials in Bootle, England, recently responded to an anthrax scare, closing several streets after a suspicious package was found.

Contaminated heroin risk unconfirmed by England health chiefs
by Daniel Purt on June 12, 2010

Health officials are in the process of trying to determine whether or not a tainted batch of heroin has made it to the streets of Huddersfield, England, according to a news report released by the Huddersfield Examiner.

Anthrax remains greatest threat, top scientist says
by Daniel Purt on June 11, 2010

A top scientist has warned that an aerosol delivery of anthrax is the most likely method for an attack on U.S. soldiers that would require a vaccine to prevent illness.

Anthrax outbreak in India
by Ashton Daigle on June 11, 2010

Health officials in Orissa, India's Koraput district say anthrax cases in humans are on the rise, according to a news report released by the Indo-Asian News Service.

Powder sent to N.C. capitol tests negative for anthrax
by Ted Purlain on June 10, 2010

According to the Raleigh News & Observer, a suspicious powder found in an envelope earlier this week at the North Carolina State Capitol turned out to be harmless.

Muslim group calls for investigation into Jacksonville anthrax hoax
by Daniel Purt on June 10, 2010

The powder may have been harmless, but a Muslim group wants the FBI to investigate a suspicious mailing to a Jacksonville, Fla., Muslim teacher as a hate crime, the Florida Times-Union reports.

Police investigate suspicious package at N.C. immigration office
by Ashton Daigle on June 10, 2010

Police are investigating a suspicious package found in the mail room of Citizenship and Immigration Services, in Research Triangle Park near Durham, N.C., according to an ABC News report.

Bioterror scare in Florida
by Daniel Purt on June 9, 2010

Jacksonville emergency workers responded to a bioterror threat Monday after a man opened an envelope that contained a suspicious substance, according to the Florida Times-Union.

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.

Anthrax scare at Bolling Air Force Base
by Ashton Daigle on June 5, 2010

Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. was briefly shut down June 3 following an anthrax scare, according to Pentagon officials.

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.

Soldiers at risk for aerosol anthrax attacks
by Daniel Purt on June 2, 2010

The San Antonio Express-News reports that U.S. soldiers remain most likely to need a vaccine to prevent an aerosol-delivered dose of anthrax attack.

Anthrax outbreak in the Philippines
by Ted Purlain on June 2, 2010

The Manilla Bulletin recently reported that 41 people are confirmed infected with anthrax in the Abra town of Villaviciosa.

Anthrax scare in Evansville, Ind.
by Ted Purlain on May 27, 2010

Employees at the Federal Building in Evansville, Ind., were sent home on May 24 after an envelope sent there was discovered to contain an unknown white powder.

Anthrax outbreak in Colombia
by Daniel Purt on May 27, 2010

According to Colombia Reports, a state of emergency was declared in the northwest part of the South American country of Colombia on Tuesday following an anthrax outbreak in the northwest department of La Guajira.

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.

Anthrax scare at Philadelphia's Liberty Bell
by Ted Purlain on May 22, 2010

A security guard at Philadelphia's Liberty Bell Pavilion reported the discovery of a blue balloon that was filled with a white powdery substance on Thursday, setting off fears of a potential bioattack.

Anthrax hoax convictions upheld by appellate panel
by Ashton Daigle on May 21, 2010

Chad Conrad Castagana’s convictions for sending letters containing white powder to such notable figures as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were recently upheld by an appellate panel, according to a report released by the Los Angeles Daily News wire.

Transient pleads guilty to hoax mailings
by Daniel Purt on May 20, 2010

A 62-year-old transient pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court to sending letters to government offices that included a powder he purported to be anthrax.

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.

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.'s IND for anthrax antibody clears FDA review
by Ashton Daigle on May 19, 2010

Officials with Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., announced on Monday that the company's Investigational New Drug application to begin clinical trials for an anthrax antibody has cleared review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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.

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.

Blue Pharmaceuticals LLC to produce anthrax vaccine in Puerto Rico
by Pat Dulnier on April 15, 2010

The Franklin, Kentucky-based Blue Pharmaceuticals LLC has opened a new manufacturing facility in Dorado, Puerto Rico, this week that will manufacture ciprofloxacin, its anthrax antidote, among other pharmaceuticals.

Muncie, Indiana building opens following anthrax scare without decontamination
by Ted Purlain on April 13, 2010

The Academy of Model Aeronautics in Muncie, Indiana, following a white powder-related scare, has decided to hedge its bets and re-open without confirmation that the powder was benign, authorities have said.

Anthrax outbreak in Scotland continues
by Nick Rees on April 13, 2010

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.

Anthrax scare in Muncie, Indiana
by Nick Rees on April 12, 2010

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.

iBioLaunch to be used to develop anthrax and plague vaccine
by Nick Rees on April 8, 2010

iBio, Inc. has confirmed that its has granted rights for its iBioLaunch propietary technology to be used in support of a government-funded project developing a single vaccine to protect against both anthrax and plague.

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.

Anthrax scare leads to evacuation of two Texas schools
by Nick Rees on April 7, 2010

Hundreds of students in two of Texas' Garland district elementary schools had to be evacuated on Tuesday following the discovery of envelopes containing white powder that had been mailed to the schools' offices.

Anthrax threat against Rep. Weiner traced to Brooklyn
by Pat Dulnier on April 6, 2010

Authorities have potentially traced the mailing location of the March 25 anthrax letter hoax that caused the Queens office of Rep. Anthony Weiner to temporarily shut down to Brooklyn.

New Hampshire anthrax victim recovering at home
by Ted Purlain on April 2, 2010

The New Hampshire woman who, almost four months ago, contracted the state's first reported case of anthrax infection since 1957 has been released from the hospital.

Whistleblower warns of biothreats at census center
by Pat Dulnier on April 2, 2010

The National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, Kentucky, is charged with processing the millions of census forms that are arriving at its doors.

Source of European heroin anthrax infection questioned
by Rita Uplend on April 2, 2010

Questions have been raised by experts in the field of health policy and preparedness about the anthrax outbreaks in Europe that have led to 12 deaths and multiple infections.

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.

U.S. embassy in Dakar closed following anthrax scare
by Nick Rees on March 26, 2010

The consular section of the United States embassy in Dakar, Senegal was closed for two days this week following the discovery of an envelope containing a white, powdery substance.

Anthrax scare at N.Y. rep.'s office
by Nick Rees on March 26, 2010

Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., received an envelope containing white powder at his Queens office this week, a detective with the New York City Police Department has revealed.

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.

Panel of experts discusses past, future of bioterror
by Pat Dulnier on March 25, 2010

A March 19 briefing titled "Deterring Biological Threats," hosted by the Center for a New American Security, brought together a panel of experts to discuss the threat of biological weapons.

President of Biopolicy Institute warns of bioterror threat
by Nick Rees on March 23, 2010

"The release of anthrax is silent and making endless quantities is very easy," Barry Kellman, president of the International Security & Biopolicy Institute, told the Union League Club of Chicago last week during a lecture.

MIssouri man pleads guilty to anthrax hoax
by Ted Purlain on March 23, 2010

A St. Genevieve, Missouri, man has pleaded guilty to sending a letter to a U.S. Senior Judge of the Eighth Circuit of Appeals containing white powder and a threatening letter.

Veto of Intelligence spending bill could halt further 2001 anthrax mailing investigation
by Nick Rees on March 23, 2010

The threat of a veto to Congress' intelligence spending bill for this fiscal year by President Barack Obama's administration could potentially halt further investigations into the 2001 anthrax mailings case.

Congress warned of overseas bioterrorists
by Nick Rees on March 22, 2010

State department and non-government experts have told Congress that countering bioterror threats overseas is essential for protecting the United States

Anthrax might be used to treat cancer
by Paul Tinder on March 19, 2010

Anthrax, a deadly bioweapon, might soon be providing lives following the development by researchers of a mutated anthrax toxin that may be an effective cancer therapy.

Al-Qaeda sees Mexico border as prime spot for transporting anthrax
by Nick Rees on March 19, 2010

Congress has been warned by FBI Director Robert Mueller this week that Al-Qaeda has ongoing efforts to acquire weapons of mass attack for the purpose of attacking the United States.

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.

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.

Baltimore police investigate suspicious letters
by Nick Rees on March 16, 2010

Baltimore police are investigating several threatening letters containing bullets or white powder that have been sent to City Hall and the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. courthouse.

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.

Anthrax scare in Florida
by Ted Purlain on March 16, 2010

Police and fire units were dispatched to a printing business in Sebring, Florida on Monday following the discovery of an unknown suspicious white substance in an envelope.

Taliban says it's lacing bombs with anthrax
by Nick Rees on March 15, 2010

Taliban commanders have claimed that homemade bombs in Afghanistan are now being loaded with anthrax, bringing a new threat to troops working in the region

NIH releases 2011 budget
by Nick Rees on March 15, 2010

The National Institutes of Health spent more than half of the $8.2 billion it received for science under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 last year, or $4.6 billion, and expects to spend another $3.6 billion this yea

HGS and BioInvent announce collaboration
by Pat Dulnier on March 12, 2010

Human Genome Sciences, Inc., and BioInvent International AB have announced a collaboration meant to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies that have would specifically target antigens discovered by HGS.

FDA aids Advanced Life Sciences Holdings in approval assessment for anthrax drug
by Nick Rees on March 12, 2010

The FDA has given guidance to Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc., on the clinical program required to assess the approvability of Restanza, which has been developed to fight anthrax, plague and tularemia, among others.

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.

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.

Emergency responders should be immunized against anthrax
by Andrew Zaleski on March 8, 2010

Emergency responders arrived at Sen. Tom Daschle’s Capitol Hill office on Oct. 15, 2001 suited in personal protective equipment (PPE).

FBI releases documents on Bruce Ivins
by Nick Rees on March 6, 2010

The FBI has made public thousands of pages of police reports, emails and other files about Bruce Ivins, the alleged culprit of the 2001 anthrax mailings.

Brooklyn judge in anthrax scare
by Nick Rees on March 6, 2010

The secretary of a Brooklyn judge opened an envelope on Thursday containing a suspicious white powder, a spokesman for the Office of Court Administration has announced.

Human Genome Sciences' CFO resigns
by Rita Uplend on March 4, 2010

Human Genome Sciences Inc., which is developing an inhalational anthrax treatment, has announced this week that Chief Financial Officer Timothy Barabe is resigning.

Federal charges for Utah inmate over anthrax hoax
by Nick Rees on March 4, 2010

Federal charges are now pending against a Utah prison inmate who is alleged to have sent at least one Salt Lake City government office an anthrax threat in December.

Anthrax scare shuts down Georgia high school
by Ted Purlain on March 4, 2010

Georgia's Gilmer County faced an anthrax scare for the second straight day on Wednesday, when an envelope containing a suspicious white powder was found at Gilmer County High School in Ellijay, Georgia.

Decontamination of NH anthrax building to be costly
by Nick Rees on March 4, 2010

Decontamination of the Strafford County, New Hampshire building where a woman was exposed to anthrax spores will cost $70,000, experts have said.

Anthrax scare in Washington D.C.
by Nick Rees on March 3, 2010

Work ground to a halt at the offices of the American Psychological Association on Tuesday following the discovery of a letter filled with a white, powdery substance.

Denver man arrested for mailing white powder to senators and representatives
by Rita Uplend on March 2, 2010

A Denver man suspected of mailing white powder to Colorado and Alabama senators and representatives has been arrested by the FBI.

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.

Biothreats to agriculture highlighted
by Pat Dulnier on March 1, 2010

The International Agri-Center in Tulare, California was recently visited by government officials in an attempt to raise awareness of the threat, impact and response needs in the face of potential terrorist attacks on the agricultural sector.

Anthrax outbreak in the Philippines
by Nick Rees on March 1, 2010

Two villagers in a remote Philippine village have died from suspected anthrax infections and approximately 150 more have been hospitalized.

Ties to Democratic Party by PharmAthene questioned
by Nick Rees on February 26, 2010

Fox News has reported on the Obama administration's steering of as much as $150 million in federal funding for an anthrax vaccine to a biodefense firm that holds strong Democratic Party ties.

Further review sought of 2001 anthrax mailings
by Pat Dulnier on February 26, 2010

Further review is being sought by the United States House of Representatives over the 2001 anthrax mailings that resulted in five deaths that was recently closed by the FBI.

Anthrax scare in San Diego
by Nick Rees on February 26, 2010

An anthrax scare at a Kearny Mesa, California business is under investigation by the FBI.

Researchers in Missouri developing bioterror sensors
by Rita Uplend on February 25, 2010

Researchers at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center in Springfield, Missouri have announced advances in their project to create sensors that can detect anthrax, ricin and E. coli.

Experts question PharmAthene's government contract extension
by Nick Rees on February 24, 2010

In a move touted as by many experts as questionable at best, PharmAthene has seen millions of dollars added to a 2003 contract without competing for it.

Aradigm advances work on inhaled lipsomal ciprofloxacin
by Nick Rees on February 24, 2010

Aradigm Corporation has announced that is has dosed its first U.S. patient as part of its Once-daily Respiratory Bronchiectasis Inhalation Treatment trial.

Anthrax death toll in Scotland rises
by Ted Purlain on February 23, 2010

The death toll in Scotland for drug users infected by anthrax through intravenous injections has risen to 10, health officials have said.

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.

Harvard study questions citizens' preparedness for anthrax attack
by Nick Rees on February 23, 2010

A recent study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that 89 percent of Americans, in the event of a significant anthrax bioattack, would follow public health recommendations in obtaining antibiotics.

Anthrax scare at the U.N.
by on February 19, 2010

The main dining room and staff cafeteria at the United Nations in New York was closed on Thursday following the discovery of "a suspicious envelope," U.N. deputy spokeswoman Marie Okabe said.

Smiths Detection to distribute BioCheck powder screening test kits
by Pat Dulnier on February 18, 2010

A worldwide distribution agreement has been announced by Smiths Detection with 20/20 BioResponse for its patented BioCheck powder screening test kits

N.J. bank receives powder filled envelope
by Nick Rees on February 18, 2010

A Cedar Grove, New Jersey bank was the recipient of an envelope containing a suspicious powder this week.

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.

N.H. anthrax victim walking, remains hospitalized
by Ted Purlain on February 15, 2010

The New Hampshire woman who contracted a rare form of anthrax two months ago is now able to get up and walk around, health officials have announced, but will remain hospitalized for some time

German heroin users death linked to Scottish outbreak
by Nick Rees on February 15, 2010

The death of a heroin user in Germany from anthrax infected heroin has been positively linked to the Scottish anthrax outbreak that has killed nine heroin users in that country.

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.
by Nick Rees on February 11, 2010

England has seen its first death from anthrax infected heroin and second reported infection, bringing the total deaths from the current outbreak to 11 in the United Kingdom and Germany.

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.

- DepoVax could mean fewer doses of anthrax vaccine needed
by Nick Rees on February 10, 2010

Immunovaccine Inc. will present positive new research, done in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Canada, that confirms that the number of required doses for an anthrax vaccine candidate can be reduced when formulated in DepoVax.

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.

First British anthrax infection in heroin user announced
by Nick Rees on February 8, 2010

An alert has been issued by British health officials following a positive test for an anthrax infection by a heroin user.

Medizone reports positive rest runs for AsepticSure
by Nick Rees on February 5, 2010

Medizone International, Inc., has reported that in full scale test runs of a hospital room mock up facility, its AsepcticSure system has resulted in the total elimination of all bacteria present.

Emergent BioSolutions leading the way in Michigan's drive to propserity
by Paul Tinder on February 4, 2010

The state of Michigan, facing the loss of manufacturing jobs, has turned its eye toward the future and begun exploring innovative methods of restoring prosperity to the region.

New clue in Scotland anthrax infections
by Nick Rees on February 2, 2010

The hunt for the source of heroin tainted with anthrax has been widened following the tenth reported death from the infection in Scotland.

N.H. anthrax woman responding to questions
by Paul Tinder on January 28, 2010

New Hampshire's deputy state epidemiologist has announced that, as of Wednesday, the woman who contracted a rare form of anthrax almost two months ago, despite remaining hospitalized, is now able to answer state health officials' questions.

Sonic tweezers could be the future of bioterror analysis
by Nick Rees on January 28, 2010

Sonotweezers may soon allow first responders to detect bioterror agents with a tweezer-like device that utilizes ultrasonics.

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.

Eighth anthrax death in Scotland
by Rita Uplend on January 26, 2010

An eighth heroin user in Scotland has died after becoming infected with anthrax, health officials have confirmed, and another drug user has been confirmed to be infected with the bacteria.

Scotland reports 15th heroin user infected with anthrax
by Nick Rees on January 25, 2010

A fifteenth heroin user has tested positive for an anthrax infection in Scotland, showing that the spread of the disease has not abated.

France issues anthrax-laced heroin warning
by Rita Uplend on January 22, 2010

At least eight people have died in Europe - seven in Scotland and one in Germany - since the beginning of December stemming from what is believed to be heroin tainted with anthrax.

Report finds OSU president acted within his authority in ending anthrax study
by Nick Rees on January 21, 2010

An Oklahoma State University faculty report has declared that university president Burns Hargis was acting within his authority when he stopped a research project on anthrax vaccines that would have euthanized baboons.

Second round of anthrax testing in N.H. comes up negative
by Rita Uplend on January 19, 2010

A second round of samples taken for testing from a Durham, N.H. building were a woman contracted a rare form of anthrax have returned negative for anthrax spores, New Hampshire health officials have revealed.

Anthrax death from heroin reported in Germany
by Ted Purlain on January 18, 2010

Following the deaths of seven heroin users and infections of 14 by anthrax in Scotland, fears have begin to rise in Germany following a fatal case of anthrax in a 24-year-old male injecting drug user.

Source of 1981 anthrax attack in Scotland revealed
by Pat Dulnier on January 15, 2010

Newly uncovered secret files have revealed that the culprits of a 1981 anthrax attack in Scotland were a shadowy group known as the Scottish Civilian Army.

Seventh anthrax death in Scotland
by Nick Rees on January 12, 2010

In a chilling sign that Scotland's anthrax outbreak among heroin users is spreading, a seventh death - the second in Tayside - has been announced by officials.

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.

Fears rise that Scotland anthrax outbreak spreading
by Paul Tinder on January 8, 2010

The anthrax outbreak among intravenous drug users in Scotland has now caused six deaths and infected a total of 12 people, health officials have revealed.

Sixth death in Scotland anthrax outbreak
by Nick Rees on January 8, 2010

Health officials in Scotland have revealed that they believe contaminated heroin thought to be responsible for multiple Glasgow anthrax cases may be circulating elsewhere in the nation.

N.H. woman recovering from anthrax infection
by Patrick Thomas on January 7, 2010

The condition of the New Hampshire woman who contracted the extremely rare gastrointestinal form of anthrax is improving and she has been moved out of intensive care, a state health official has said.

Second anthrax scare in Montgomery, Alabama
by Paul Tinder on January 7, 2010

A second anthrax scare at Montgomery, Alabama's municipal court building is not, the FBI has said, related to a string of similar letters sent to congressional offices around the state.

Fraunhofer awarded grant to fight anthrax and plague
by Nick Rees on January 7, 2010

Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology has received a $5.3 million contract to create a vaccine to protect against both anthrax and plague.

UDT provides analysis of Alabama anthrax scare
by Nick Rees on January 6, 2010

Early warning monitoring technology developer Universal Detection Technology has issued an analysis of the recent anthrax scares in government buildings across Alabama.

Researcher discovers how anthrax attacks cells
by Daniel Purt on January 5, 2010

An international research scholar at Howard Hughes Medical Institute has, for the first time, identified the cell signaling event that sets anthrax's attack on the human body in motion.

Multiple anthrax scares in Alabama
by Nick Rees on January 5, 2010

Anthrax scares were set off in five Alabama cities following the delivery of envelopes containing white powder.

Source of N.H. anthrax infection found
by Nick Rees on January 4, 2010

A strain of anthrax that infected a Strafford County, New Hampshire woman has been found to be the same as one found on two drums used in a drumming circle the woman had attended, state public health officials have announced.

Executive order calls for strong response against biological attack
by Nick Rees on January 4, 2010

President Barack Obama's December 30 executive order to prepare the nation against biological attacks - specifically anthrax attacks - calls for the development of a federal rapid response involving medical countermeasures to bioattacks

Scotland anthrax toll continues to rise
by Nick Rees on January 4, 2010

The number of confirmed anthrax cases in Scotland has jumped to six following another positive test of a heroin user.

Anthrax scare in Britain's House of Commons
by Pat Dulnier on December 31, 2009

An envelope sent to Britain's Communities minister Shahid Malik was found to be filled with a white power and triggered an anthrax scare at the House of Commons.

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.

Aid offered to attendees of suspected anthrax infected N.H. drum circle
by Nick Rees on December 30, 2009

New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services has begun offering antibiotics and the anthrax vaccine to more than 80 people after an environmental sample at a University of New Hampshire building tested positive for anthrax.

Third anthrax death in Glasgow
by Pat Dulnier on December 30, 2009

Doctors have confirmed that a heroin user who died last week was infected with anthrax, bringing the total deaths from infections to three.

Three samples test positive for anthrax in N.H.
by Nick Rees on December 30, 2009

Three samples tested by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human services have now been confirmed as positive for anthrax.

Fear grows of spread of anthrax in Zimbabwe
by Nick Rees on December 29, 2009

Veterinary officials in Zimbabwe fear that the recent anthrax outbreak is spreading, announcing on Monday that they are testing another suspected case of the disease from a rural growth point approximately 31 miles east of Harare.

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.

An anthrax outbreak in Zimbabwe has left one person and 25 cattle dead.
by Nick Rees on December 28, 2009

An anthrax outbreak in Zimbabwe has left one person and 25 cattle dead.

N.H. woman treated for anthrax infection
by Nick Rees on December 28, 2009

A New Hampshire woman has come down with the first reported case of anthrax infection in the state since 1957.

Heroin user negative for anthrax infection
by Nick Rees on December 28, 2009

Blood tests carried out on a heroin user in Cumbria, England, have proven negative for anthrax infections so far, health officials have announced.

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.

Contract awarded for inhalation anthrax medication
by Nick Rees on December 24, 2009

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development AUthority has awarded Pine Brook, N.J.-based Elusys Therapeutics, Inc., a contract for the advanced development of a medication to treat inhalational anthrax.

India prepares for bioattacks at 2010 Commonwealth Games
by Nick Rees on December 24, 2009

Almost eight battalions of India's National Disaster Response Force have readied themselves with prophylaxis for anthrax and nerve gas antidotes in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games that will take place in New Delhi.

Third anthrax infection identified in Glasgow
by Pat Dulnier on December 23, 2009

A heroin user has been identified as the third case of anthrax infection in Glasgow, Scotland by health officials.

No more reported anthrax infections in Scotland
by Nick Rees on December 21, 2009

No new cases of anthrax have arisen several days after two Glasgow heroin users tested positive for anthrax infections, health officials have said.

Anthrax deaths reported in Scotland
by Nick Rees on December 18, 2009

Health agencies in Scotland have been placed on alert following news that a drug user who recently died in a hospital tested positive for Anthrax.

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.

Universal Detection Technology responds to Homeland Security request
by Nick Rees on December 11, 2009

Universal Detection Technology has responded to the Department of Homeland Security's recent request for research proposals aimed at detecting and containing harmful bioagents used for bioterrorism, including anthrax.

Anthrax drug Anthim shown to be effective in rabbit and primate studies
by Paul Tinder on December 8, 2009

The biopharmaceutical company Elusys Therapeutics, Inc., has announced positive results for its Anthim anthrax anti-toxin program.

UIC given funds to develop new bioweapon antibiotics
by Nick Rees on December 4, 2009

Four million dollars in stimulus package funds will be given to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago to aid in the development of new antibiotics to treat anthrax, tularemia and plague.

Medizone International announces positive sporicidal test results for its AsepticSure technology
by Nick Rees on December 3, 2009

Medizone International, Inc., has announced that its proprietary AsepticSure technology has continuously broken decontamination barriers in tests, establishing it as an extremely potent sporicidal technology.

Anthrax vaccine project stopped over animal rights
by Nick Rees on November 30, 2009

Oklahoma State University has put a stop to a project meant to test anthrax vaccines and treatment on baboons.

New technology allows for sanitizing of potential bio-infected mail
by Nick Rees on November 20, 2009

The MailDefender might look like a cross between a safe and a washing machine but it could be the missing piece to protecting the public from lethal bio-agents sent through the mail.

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. receives approval for anthrax treatment
by Ted Purlain on November 19, 2009

A Complete Response Letter has been sent to Human Genome Sciences, Inc., from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about HGS' request for the approval of its treatment for inhalational anthrax.

Anthrax drug maker questions approval process for drug
by Paul Tinder on November 19, 2009

The delay to Human Genome Sciences' experimental anthrax drug appears inconsistent with published final rules governing the development of new drugs by the FDA, an HGS spokesperson has said.

Anthrax drug's effectiveness questioned
by Nick Rees on November 19, 2009

Federal regulators have questioned the effectiveness of Human Genome Sciences, Inc.'s new anthrax treatment raxibacumab.

Maryland biopharmaceutical company purchases East Baltimore bioscience center
by Pat Dulnier on November 17, 2009

A Rockville, Maryland based biopharmaceutical company has purchased the East Baltimore bioscience nonprofit MdBio Foundation's 55,000-square-foot BioProcessing Center in East Baltimore.

Experimental anthrax treatment denied approval
by Nick Rees on November 17, 2009

U.S. health regulators have decline to approve a new experimental treatment for anthrax infection from Human Genome Sciences, Inc.

University of Illinois to develop antibiotics against potential bioterrorism agents
by Ted Purlain on November 11, 2009

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a $4 million federal grant to develop new antibiotics to treat anthrax, tularemia and plague, the university announced Nov. 10.

Suspicious envelope found at 6th U.N. mission
by Paul Tinder on November 11, 2009

NEW YORK — A sixth U.N. mission in New York has received an envelope filled with a suspicious white powder, Reuters reported Nov. 11.

Suspicious envelopes sent to U.N. missions apparently contained flour
by Paul Tinder on November 11, 2009

NEW YORK — Looks like flour was the suspicious powder inside those envelopes sent to several United Nations missions.

NIAID to fund development of Emergent BioSolutions' vaccine candidate
by Mary J. Lewis on November 4, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced Sept. 30 that it was awarded a cooperative agreement from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to further the development of one of its advanced anthrax vaccine candidates.

Powder scare prompts partial evacuation of state office in Virginia
by Mary J. Lewis on October 30, 2009

The customer service area of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle's central office in Richmond was evacuated briefly Oct. 28 after a suspicious white powder spilled out of an envelope in the agency's basement mailroom.

British officials demand answers about 1942 'anthrax bomb'
by Mary J. Lewis on October 30, 2009

A member of Parliament is demanding reassurances that nothing remains of an anthrax bomb tested in a south Wales estuary during World War II.

NIAID awards $4.4 million to research potential anthrax attacks
by Mary J. Lewis on October 29, 2009

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute was recently awarded a $4.4 million contract from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

FDA panel wants more data on anthrax drug
by Mary J. Lewis on October 28, 2009

WASHINGTON — Federal advisers said more data is needed to judge the effectiveness of Human Genome Sciences' anthrax treatment compared with existing anti-bacterial drugs, The Associated Press reported Oct. 27.

BioDefense Corp., Biotest Laboratories launch Mail Safe Check
by Rita Uplend on October 28, 2009

Two companies have combined their products and created Mail Safe Check, a diagnostic tool to test incoming mail for pathogens.

DHS proposes guidelines for anthrax responders
by Mary J. Lewis on October 28, 2009

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced proposed guidelines Oct. 27 for protecting emergency responders during an anthrax attack on a major U.S. city.

JPL develops high-speed test to improve pathogen decontamination
by Pat Dulnier on October 27, 2009

A chemist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., has developed a technology intended to rapidly assess any presence of microbial life on spacecraft.

Michigan Security Network boosts state’s economy
by Mary J. Lewis on October 27, 2009

Fighting Michigan’s well-documented economic struggles, industry leaders are looking for innovation that will help jumpstart the econo

FDA to discuss experimental drug’s effectiveness against anthrax
by Mary J. Lewis on October 27, 2009

A Human Genome Sciences Inc. drug worked better than a placebo but similar to antibiotics for treating anthrax exposure in animal studies, U.S. drug reviewers said in a summary released Oct. 23.

N.H. agencies take part in terror event drill
by Ted Purlain on October 20, 2009

The New Hampshire Department of Human Services asked all health regions to respond to a training scenario where there was a deliberate terrorist release of the biological agent anthrax.

Emergent BioSolutions launches biothrax.com
by Rita Uplend on October 17, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions has launched www.biothrax.com, a website that provides information about BioThrax, its vaccine for the prevention of anthrax infection.

Emergent BioSolutions, FDA review strategy for recombinant anthrax vaccine
by Ted Purlain on June 11, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced June 11, 2009, that it has met with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review its regulatory strategy for the development of its recombinant anthrax vaccine.

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.

Emergent BioSolutions submits its plan for vaccine contract to FDA
by Pat Dulnier on May 13, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced May 13, 2009, that it has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration a development plan for the company’s recombinant protective antigen anthrax vaccine candidate.

Emergent BioSolutions launches biothrax.com
by Paul Tinder on May 8, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced the launch of www.biothrax.com, a website that provides information about BioThrax, the only vaccine licensed by the U.S. FDA for the prevention of anthrax infection.

BioThrax receives market authorization In India, Emergent BioSolutions says
by Rita Uplend on February 12, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced Feb. 12, 2009, that it can market and sell BioThrax in India now that the Drugs Controller General of India has issued a registration certificate for the anthrax vaccine.

Emergent BioSolutions acquires advanced anthrax vaccine candidate, technology
by Pat Dulnier on May 5, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of all assets and rights related to a recombinant protective antigen (rPA) anthrax vaccine product candidate and related technology from VaxGen Inc.

Emergent BioSolutions, Ninebio Sdn. Bhd. announce joint venture In Malaysia
by Ted Purlain on January 24, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md., and PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Emergent BioSolutions and Ninebio Sdn. Bhd. announced the formation of a joint venture in Malaysia that will focus on creating critical biologics infrastructure and supplying biodefense countermeasures.

Emergent BioSolutions announces investments in manufacturing capability
by Daniel Purt on February 14, 2006

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corp. has granted BioPort Corp.’s application for financial incentives associated with a planned investment in a manufacturing facility in Lansing, Mich.

Emergent BioSolutions establishes office in Germany
by Paul Tinder on August 23, 2005

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions on Aug. 23, 2005, announced the opening of an office in Munich, Germany, dedicated to the expansion of markets throughout Europe and Asia.

Contract to supply 5 million doses of anthrax vaccine valued at $120 million
by Daniel Purt on May 5, 2005

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has modified its contract and is purchasing an additional 5 million doses of BioThrax.

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