News & Perspective

Oct 10, 2013

Oct 10, 2013

Scientists find new botulinum toxin, withhold genetic details

Discovery of the first new botulinum toxin in 40 years is coupled with withholding key data for security reasons.

Oct 03, 2013

Oct 03, 2013

Flu Scan for Oct 03, 2013

H3N2v shedding in ferrets
RNA-based drug development

Oct 01, 2013

Oct 01, 2013

News Scan for Oct 01, 2013

More Saudi MERS cases
Boston BSL-4 lab clears hurdle
Colorado TB investigation
Hepatitis C screening
Polio in South Sudan

Sep 05, 2013

Sep 05, 2013

News Scan for Sep 05, 2013

Call for 24/7 disease-notification feed
Measles in the Netherlands

Aug 20, 2013

Aug 20, 2013

CDC funding helps states boost disease detection

The CDC today announced $75 million in grants to help states and cities respond to infectious disease threats.

Aug 14, 2013

Aug 14, 2013

Study: Technique adds 'kill switch' to modified flu viruses

A new molecular strategy could diffuse some of the controversy over lab-modified flu viruses.

Jul 23, 2013

Jul 23, 2013

Poll finds public a bit wary about taking anthrax pills

Antibiotics stockpiles are in place for an anthrax attack, but will people take the drugs?

Jul 23, 2013

News Scan for Jul 23, 2013

Infection control in disasters
Strawberry E coli contamination

Jul 08, 2013

Jul 08, 2013

Federal funds for disaster preparedness decline

HHS awarded $916 million in emergency preparedness grants, down $55 million from last year.

Jun 18, 2013

Jun 18, 2013

Doubts about BioWatch program aired in Congress again

Doubts about BioWatch were aired in Congress today, with a House committee chair criticizing plans and a top federal disease expert expressing concerns.

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