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He should know
Leader of a Midwest research center predicts the government will invest more in protecting the nation’s food supply
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Illinois hospitals receive bioterror grants
DHS encourages hospitals to prepare themselves better for pandemics and bioterror attacks, and the department puts its money where its mouth is
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Of bears and men: Food supply attack may be costly, but not disastrous
Attacks on the U.S. food supply may cause much economic damage, but it is less clear how many people they will hurt because of the diversity of people’s diets
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Two new anthrax vaccines show promise
The bad news: Anthrax strains have begun to develop resistance to Bayer’s Cipro, the only anthrax vaccine in the market; the good news:Two new vaccines show promise
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Arkansas governor orders state to prepare for massive flu outbreak
State governor says he will not take any chances, ordering health authorities to offer detailed plans for flu outbreak
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More U.S. cities buy JMAR's BioSentry water-monitoring system
Safety of water supply does not rank high in cities’ security planning; this is a mistake, and more and more cities are sharing this conclusion
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Pentagon low-balled number of soldiers with anthrax vaccine side effects
Pentagon official told Congress that only about 100 soldiers suffered ill side effects from anthrax vaccine given to them between 1998 and 2000; the real number is 20,000
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Vermont to require farmers to register cattle
In what may be only the first of many such moves Vermont will begin to register cattle in order better to monitor the spread of disease
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Researchers show method to detect single viruses, nanoparticles in real time
Two innovative researchers develop a new method to detect the properties of the smallest of things — single viruses and nanoparticles
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AppliedBiosystems release avian flu detection kit
Medical giant releases initial version of avian flu detection kit; will be available to the public early next year
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Florida selects multi-threat detection system from MSA Detection Systems
Thirty Florida counties will have greater protection from hazardous materials using MSA’s Safesite Multi-Threat Detection System
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CDC selects ChoiceMakers AI-based solution for NEDSS
Developer of artificial intelligence-based database management tool selected for CDC project to track bioterror attacks and infectious diseases
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Trust for Americas Health receives Pew grant to study pandemic preparedness
Pew gives money to nonprofit monitoring states’ readiness to cope with natural and man-made biological disasters
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New, portable device capable of detecting pictogram-level traces of agents, explosives
The emphasis TSA has placed on airport explosives detection spurs scientific and technological innovation which promises better security
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Do not rely on government in case of pandemic
Nevada health and emergency officials have a blunt message to state citizens: Fend for yourselves
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The long view
World Risk Report: Where Are Natural Disasters Most Common?
The 2024 World Risk Report is out, highlighting which countries are most at risk from natural disasters, and what can be done to prevent catastrophes and mitigate the effects.
WHO Updates List of Most Dangerous Viruses and Bacteria
The WHO recently published a report outlining the findings of its global pathogen prioritization process that involved more than 200 scientists who evaluated evidence related to 28 viral families and one core group of bacteria, covering 1,652 pathogens.
Public Trust in Drinking Water Safety Is Low Globally
A new study finds more than half of adults surveyed worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their water within the next two years. The study sought to understand public perceptions of drinking water safety.