Category: Division of Select Agents and Toxins

Safe Travels for Zika and Other Dangerous Samples

Barcoded medical samples in transparent tubes

As Zika virus spreads across the globe, scientists in the United States are finding ways to fight it. Currently, there are no vaccines to prevent Zika or medicines for treatment. To create better tests – including rapid tests – and develop vaccines, scientists need to conduct research with the virus in their labs. Read More >

August 2, 2016 by Blog Administrator4 Comments

Disease Outbreak, General, preparedness, response, Vectorborne

Division of Select Agents and Toxins, Import Permit Program, public health, Zika

Safeguarding Deadly Pathogens and Poisons

Bioterrorism is not a new threat. One of the earliest recorded uses of biological weapons dates back to the 6th century B.C., when Persian armies poisoned wells with a fungus. Modern threats, however, are more complex and could cause widespread devastation. The anthrax attacks of 2001 focused our nation on making sure especially dangerous pathogens and Read More >

June 30, 2016 by Blog Administrator2 Comments

General, PHPR: Health Security in Action, preparedness

bioterrorism, Division of Select Agents and Toxins, Federal Select Agent Program, public health, select agents