That's because as part of the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act that recently took effect, BSE prions are considered “select agents” that require special security arrangements, including ...

In January, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 56% surge in tularemia cases between 2011 and 2022, with 47 states documenting a total of 2,462 infections. According to The ...

Some controversy was inevitable, though, as the issue of vaccine liability in the era of bioterrorism is new territory. Until now, national defense has never been a factor in a decision to ...

When introduced into the lungs, 10 to 50 Francisella tularensis organisms have the potential to cause a tularemia infection that can be fatal. As a result, the bacterium has previously been developed ...