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Burbank, California purchases biodetection equipment
by Nick Rees on March 9, 2010

The city of Burbank, California, has made a purchase order with Universal Detection Technology for bioterrorism detection equipment, including the company's 5-agent detection kit.

Program for international biodetection conference announced
by Nick Rees on March 8, 2010

The program for the Knowledge Foundation's 16th Biodetection Technologies conference has officially been revealed.

Lawmakers briefed on biodetection advances
by Nick Rees on March 3, 2010

Lawmakers were briefed last week by a government biosecurity expert on the next generation "lab-in-a-box," which would be used by the Department of Homeland Security to detect, identify and aid in response to bioterrorism attacks.

Smiths Detection launches BIO-ACT
by Nick Rees on March 2, 2010

BIO-ACT, a complete emergency response assessment solution to rapidly identify biological warfare acts in the field, has been launched by Smiths Detection.

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.

UNDT to distribute handheld assays in Australia
by Nick Rees on February 24, 2010

Universal Detection Technology has begun promoting its handheld assays, which are able to detect up to five bioterrorism agents, in Australia.

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

New diamond-based nanowire could open door to better biological sensors
by Daniel Purt on February 17, 2010

A new type of diamond-based nanowire devices developed by researchers at Harvard University could potentially be used in new generations of biological and chemical sensors.

WellCrown to distribute UDT's biothreat monitors in Asia
by Ted Purlain on February 16, 2010

Universal Detection Technology will allow WellCrown to act as UDT's sole agent and distributor in Malaysia for its early-warning monitoring technologies that protects against bioterrorism.

New patent issued for biosensing metals
by Tina Redlup on February 9, 2010

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

Autonomous biothreat sensors to be developed
by Nick Rees on February 9, 2010

Qinetiq North America is working in conjunction with Brewer Science and Applied Systems Intelligence on a program to develop an autonomous, self-deploying sensor to serve as a roving, early-warning detector of biological warfare activity.

UDT to market handheld assays in Canada ahead of Olympics
by Tina Redlup on February 9, 2010

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

Cell phones could aid in attack detection
by Ted Purlain on February 8, 2010

Cell phones could soon be used as nodes as part of a wide reaching chemical weapon sensor network.

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

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

Deep-UV could hold key to fighting bioattacks
by Nick Rees on February 3, 2010

New deep-UV sources can aid in the protection of human health, human life and food supplies by detecting and classifying single bacterial spores, cells and trace levels of cellular debris and dissolved chemicals.

Kansas lauds proposed $40 million for biodefense facility
by Tina Redlup on February 3, 2010

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

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

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

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.

New chamber built to simulate battlefield for chemical agent sensor tests
by Paul Tinder on January 26, 2010

A first-of-its-kind chamber has been developed by Applied Physics Laboratory engineers to test, under realistic battlefield conditions, the viability of sensors designed to detect chemical warfare agents.

Water filter to protect against bioattacks to debut in India
by Nick Rees on January 26, 2010

A new water filter that utilizes reverse osmosis to create potable water int he event of a biological, chemical or nuclear attack will soon be available in India.

Prognosys LLC joins program to advance barcode technology to diagnose biological threats
by Nick Rees on January 26, 2010

The University of Maryland's Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Technology Advancement Program incubator has been joined by Prognosys LLC, which develops rapid, multiplexed diagnostics for multiple diseases.

TDIndustries chosen as service provider for CBRN detection system
by Nick Rees on January 22, 2010

Building Protection Systems, Inc., has named the Dallas-based TDIndustries as the exclusive authorized service provider and distributor for its CBRN detection system in Texas and Arizona.

- Conn. co. gets FDA warning over anthrax curing box
by Nick Rees on January 21, 2010

A Beacon Falls, Conn.-based company has been sent a warning letter by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over it's so-called "Detox Box."

England reveals increased monitoring for dirty bombs, bioweapons
by Pat Dulnier on January 19, 2010

Major British ports have had high-tech machines installed to detect any materials that could potentially be used to build "dirty bombs," it has been revealed.

Llamas to aid bioterror fight
by Nick Rees on January 18, 2010

A new technique for detecting the seven types of botulinum neurotoxins simultaneously could lead to increased protection of food and water supplies if such BoNTs are used for bioterrorism.

Bruker Detection advances detector unit
by Nick Rees on January 13, 2010

Bruker Detection has advanced to the last phase of the Department of Homeland Security's Autonomous Rapid Facility Chemical Agent Monitor Research & Development Program.

Grant awarded to develop quicker methods of diagnosing bioagents
by Rita Uplend on January 13, 2010

The National Institutes of Health have awarded a grant to develop quick diagnostic methods for bacterial agents requiring limited resources and personnel.

Study reveals ease of bioattack on airline industry
by Nick Rees on January 11, 2010

In a study on potential airline bioterrorism, RGF, in association with Kansas State University, has revealed that the release of a bioagent within a plane or airport terminal easily, potentially creating a pandemic.

Additional funding granted for liquid crystal biothreat detector development
by Nick Rees on January 11, 2010

A federal contract worth $2.2 million has been awarded to Platypus Technologies to advance its development of a liquid crystal technology to detect molecular interactions on nanostructured surfaces.

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.

NYPD prepares bioattack contingency for New Year's Eve
by Daniel Purt on December 29, 2009

The NYPD will utilize biological and radiation detection devices in Times Square this year to guard against a terrorist attack on New Year's Eve.

Defense Appropriations Act to fund biosensors
by Rita Uplend on December 23, 2009

Southwestern Pennsylvania will receive more than $24 million in funding for projects, including some to fight bioterror, as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act.

Lugar-Nunn program constructs biological monitoring station in Kazakhstan
by Nick Rees on December 23, 2009

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar has announced on the floor of the Senate the success of the Nunn-Lugar Cooperation Threat Reduction program, which has, among other accomplishments, built and equipped a biological monitoring station in Kazakhstan.

New report calls for greater collaboration for biosurveillance
by Nick Rees on December 22, 2009

Congressional investigators have recently announced that federal agencies are not working together properly to share data and personnel for the early detection of biological threats.

Depot begins work on biological detectors for soldiers
by Nick Rees on December 17, 2009

Employees of the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania have begun fabricating and populating over 1,700 kits that will enable soldiers worldwide to test water samples for biological and chemical threats as well as radiation.

General Physics Corporation honored for training of first responders
by Nick Rees on December 16, 2009

General Physics Corporation has been honored with a 2009 Most Innovative Training Award by the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.

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

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

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

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

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.

Singapore debuts bioterror attack tracing software
by Pat Dulnier on December 11, 2009

DSO National Laboratories, Singapore's defense research and development organization, has created software to monitor the spread of chemical agents in real-time.

New guidelines for genetic screening to prevent bioterrorism split scientists
by Paul Tinder on December 7, 2009

New guidelines have been presented for genetic screening to prevent the possibility of bioterrism, dividing the opinions of scientists on the matter.

Two years overdue Pa. bioterrorism lab still has no set opening date
by Nick Rees on December 7, 2009

A sophisticated Health Department bioterrorism lab currently two years overdue for opening in Allegheny County shows no signs of opening by year's end.

Biomagentics Diagnostics finalizes agreement for fiber optic biosensor
by Paul Tinder on December 3, 2009

Biomagnetics Diagnostics, Corp., has announced the finalization of a "Patent License Agreement" with Los Alamos National Security.

U.S. and Lithuania extend agreement to prevent illegal transfer of weapons
by Nick Rees on December 1, 2009

The United States and Lithuania have signed a protocol to strengthen cooperation between the two countries concerning the prevention of illegal transfer and trafficking in biological, chemical and nuclear weapons and related materials.

Secret Service won't comment on biological detection at state dinner
by Nick Rees on December 1, 2009

The Associated Press is reporting that the U.S. Secret Service will not comment as to if anyone at last week's White House state dinner was screened for radiological or biological weapons.

DIATHERIX Labs presents single test viral and bacterial technology
by Rita Uplend on November 25, 2009

DIATHERIX's Target Enriched Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction technology allows it to test for both viral and bacterial pathogens with a single test.

New bioweapon detector showcased
by Nick Rees on November 24, 2009

Universal Detection Technology has demonstrated its latest development in bioweapon technology at the 2009 Milipol Conference, a five-agent biodetection handheld assay.

Tiny silicon chip to increase first responders' ability to diagnose bio attack
by Pat Dulnier on November 24, 2009

A tiny chip based on silicon produced by IBM's research labs in Zurich could soon be used by first responders to quickly diagnose dozens of diseases faster and with less blood required than normal.

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.

Funding secured for second New York City protection ring
by Nick Rees on November 20, 2009

An antiterrorism system featuring chemical-agent sensors and other high-tech security devices is expected to encircle midtown New York City by 2011.

Handheld sensors used to discretely protect nation's railways
by Nick Rees on November 18, 2009

Handheld sensors are being utilized by federal agents riding trains throughout the United States to detect biological or radiological materials that could potentially be used in an attack on a major metropolitan area.

Army signs agreement to roll out new biological agent detector
by Rita Uplend on November 17, 2009

Defense contractor General Dynamics and the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center have signed an agreement to work in tandem to roll out a new biological agent detector for commercial use.

Cell phone sensor aims to crowd source chemical attack information
by Nick Rees on November 17, 2009

NASA scientists have developed a new chemical sensor that allows iPhones to identify low airborne concentrations of chemicals including ammonia, chlorine gas and methane.

Cornell University professor says bioweapons threat is increasing
by Rita Uplend on November 12, 2009

The critical questions that frame the understanding of biological weapons include what biological weapons threaten the U.S.; how the threats have changed after the Cold War, the Sept. 11 terror attacks and the development of biotechnology; and how to bett

DARPA seeks proposals to improve bio-threat detectors
by Ted Purlain on November 12, 2009

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is requesting proposals for a device that would enable faster, more accurate detection of a broad range of biological agents, writes Katie Drummond of Wired.com.

Universal Detection Technology to showcase detection kits at exhibition
by Mary J. Lewis on October 30, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Universal Detection Technology announced Oct. 30 that it would showcase its TS-10-5-agent biodetection kit, at Milipol Paris, a worldwide exhibition of internal state security Nov. 17-21.