Scientists led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh recently published findings from analysis of how H5N8 avian influenza spread around the world following outbreaks in South Korea that began in early [Read more]
The 2009 swine H1N1 flu pandemic — responsible for more than 17,000 deaths worldwide — originated in pigs from a very small region in central Mexico, a research team headed by investigators [Read more]
See what we’re reading this week at Global Biodefense on topics including the life science – biodefense complex, local public health bracing for Zika, and clinical management of Ebola in children. POLICY & PRACTICES [Read more]
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have discovered a mechanism by which Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) hijacks the host machinery to cause infection. This mechanism offers a new approach toward developing countermeasures against this [Read more]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services, National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) is the nation’s repository of critical veterinary supplies and equipment. It exists because of concerns [Read more]
See what we’re reading this week at Global Biodefense on topics including the ISIL anthrax plot, Zika diagnostics development, and military biosafety practices. BIODEFENSE POLICY & PRACTICES DHS will test bioterror airflow in New [Read more]
The following contains the written testimony of OHA National Bio-surveillance Integration Center Acting Director Dr. Aaron Firoved for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Federal Perspective [Read more]
See what we’re reading this week at Global Biodefense on topics including gain-of-function research, emergency Zika response, and chemical facility airstrikes. BIODEFENSE POLICY & PRACTICES Six policy options for conducting gain-of-function research (CIDRAP) Partnerships, not [Read more]
The following is the written testimony of OHA Assistant Secretary Dr. Kathryn Brinsfield, and S&T Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers for a House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response [Read more]
See what we’re reading this week at Global Biodefense on topics including the rising threat of Zika, CBRNE resilience strategies, and immune modeling for biodefense. BIODEFENSE POLICY & PRACTICES Modeling immunity for biodefense (NIAID) [Read more]
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