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


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Anthrax

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


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Dr. Thomas Waytes

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 5, 2010


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Anthrax

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 5, 2010


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Anthrax

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


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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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Ricin

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


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David P. Wright

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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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 22, 2010


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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BioCheck Powder Screening Test Kit

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


Envelope

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


Envelope

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Bruce Drinkwater

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Gisou van der Goot

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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 23, 2009


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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 22, 2009


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


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Anthrax

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


Anthrax-bacteria

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


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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


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Tularemia

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


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Anthrax

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


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Primates for testing

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


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MailDefender

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


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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


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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


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Raxibacumab

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


Emergent

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


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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


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Michael Johnson

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


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Anthrax

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 10, 2009


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Suspicious mail

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


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W. James Jackson

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


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Suspicious mail

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


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Nia Griffith

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


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Robert Rubin

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


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Anthrax

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


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Gregg Mosley

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


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Janet Napolitano

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 26, 2009


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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 26, 2009


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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 26, 2009


Anthrax-bacteria

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


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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


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Daniel Abdun-Nabi

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


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Anthrax

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


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Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi,

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


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Anthrax

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


Anthrax-bacteria

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


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Fuad El-Hibri

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


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Fuad El–Hibri

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


Anthrax-bacteria

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


Anthrax-bacteria

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


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Anthrax

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.