News Wise – During its life cycle, Y. pestis, the infamous “Black Death” bacteria must survive the “bio” environment of a flea in order to explode in the vastly different human system. A team turned advanced robotic high-throughput technologies on Y. pestis, looking for weaknesses in this highly adaptable killer.
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Washington Post – A look at how tax breaks lead to BioPort’s decision to locate its new anthrax vaccine factory in Maryland.
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