Bioterrorism Week articles from June 2009

Bioterrorism Week archives from June 2009

ANSI-HSSP Releases Workshop Report on Emergency Preparedness for Persons With Disabilities.(Report)
June 1, 2009... The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Homeland Security Standards Panel (HSSP) has published a Workshop Report on the need for standards-based solutions to assist individuals with disabilities and special needs during emergencies or...

Thomson Reuters Examines Highly Cited Research in Bioterrorism.
June 1, 2009... The Healthcare and Science business of Thomson Reuters announced the results of a study assessing influential research in bioterrorism from 1999 to 2008. The findings appear in the May/June issue of Science Watch (www.sciencewatch.com) and are...

Deloitte Survey: Three-Quarters of Survey Participants Report Increased Concern Over Violating Anti-Bribery Law.
June 1, 2009... According to a recent Deloitte survey, in the past three years, 75 percent of survey participants reported increased concern about potential violations of the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) (see also...

New homeland security data have been reported by researchers at Texas A&M University.(Report)
June 1, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "This article argues that a fundamental change is taking place in how countries view, approach, and implement strategies to protect their 'national security.' In the past, strategies...

Scientists at University of Maryland release new data on homeland security.
June 1, 2009... According to recent research published in the Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, "Security focused regulations have been largely exempt from the benefit-cost type of analysis required for major Federal regulations and done...

Data on life sciences published by R.S. Salkowe and colleagues.
June 1, 2009... "Federal disaster declarations are authorized by the president under the provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 (the Stafford Act). Previous studies pertaining to presidential disaster...

New data from Monash University illuminate research in life sciences.(Report)
June 1, 2009... "International visitor arrivals to Bali are examined using univariate and panel Lagrange multiplier (LM) unit root tests with one and two structural breaks to ascertain if shocks to the time path of tourist arrivals are permanent or...

New life sciences study findings have been published by scientists at University of Connecticut.(Report)
June 1, 2009... "The administration of President George W. Bush was deeply involved in the Middle East, but its efforts did not advance U. S. national security. In the realms of counterterrorism, democracy promotion, and nonconventional proliferation, the Bush...

Studies from Temple University describe new findings in life sciences.
June 1, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "The U.S. private terrorism-insurance market has failed to develop as hoped under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) of 2002 and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act (TRIEA) of 2005. The...

Research from Bentley College in the area of terrorism published.
June 1, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "Today terrorists usually work in network forms to conduct attacks. Terrorist networks remain active and can still function even after being severely damaged by authorities." "Analyzing...

Data on anthrax published by researchers at University of Texas.
June 1, 2009... New investigation results, 'Bacillus anthracis edema toxin suppresses human macrophage phagocytosis and cytoskeletal remodeling via the protein kinase A and exchange protein activated by cyclic AMP pathways,' are detailed in a study published...

New edema cell biology study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Florida, Division of Infectious Diseases.
June 1, 2009... Scientists discuss in 'Bacillus anthracis edema toxin impairs neutrophil actin-based motility' new findings in edema. "Inhalation anthrax results in high-grade bacteremia and is accompanied by a delay in the rise of the peripheral...

Twittering with Terrorists.
June 1, 2009... Want to go behind the scenes with the most courageous reporter in the Middle East? Want the inside scoop on some of the hottest stories in the news media? Now you can take a trip to the front lines by following WND Jerusalem bureau chief,...

ACS Installs Emergency Extended Wireless Coverage to Help Fight Homer Wildfires.
June 1, 2009... Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") (NASDAQ: ALSK), Alaska's leading integrated communications provider, installed a booster today on the McNeil Canyon cell site in Homer. The booster will double the coverage area from the McNeil...

Allied Security Innovations Publishes Promising Financial Information.
June 1, 2009... Allied Security Innovations, Inc. ("ASVN-BB"), manufacturers of security products, announced that it has filed form 10QSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission (see also Allied Security Innovations, Inc.). In discussions with...

Need for Collective Bargaining Evident as TSA Again Lands Bottom Spot of Best Places to Work.
June 1, 2009... The Transportation Security Administration's ranking as the worst place to work within the Department of Homeland Security should come as no surprise, the American Federation of Government Employees said in response to the Partnership for...

Emergency Preparations Should Include Finances, Too.
June 1, 2009... Although the 2009 hurricane outlook released from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is for a near-normal season, this doesn't take away from the importance of a well-thought-out emergency preparedness plan. Readying...

Human Genome Sciences Submits Biologics License Application to FDA for ABthrax(TM).
June 1, 2009... Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:HGSI) announced that it has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its human monoclonal antibody drug ABthrax(TM) (raxibacumab) for the treatment of...

CoCo Communications Corp. Earns FIPS 140-2 Security Certificate.
June 1, 2009... CoCo Communications Corp., a leader in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking (MANET) and radio interoperability, has announced that the CoCo Crypto Module has earned FIPS 140-2 validation. FIPS 140-2 is a security requirement for all information systems...

G4 Names CRI One of the Top Counterterrorism Schools in the US.
June 1, 2009... G4tv.com named CRI Counter Terrorism Training School, based in Las Vegas, as one of the top counter terrorism schools in the U.S. The station's military correspondent Weston Scott, visited CRI to learn how to stop the terrorists from winning,...

Diebold Delivers Customized Security Solution to National Defense University.(Company overview)
June 1, 2009... Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD), a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services, delivered a comprehensive security system for the Lincoln Hall building on the campus of the National Defense...

Dynasil Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results.
June 1, 2009... Dynasil Corporation of America (OTCBB:DYSL.OB), announced the results of operations for its second quarter of fiscal year 2009 ended March 31, 2009. Dynasil is a manufacturer of specialized instruments and photonic products including optical...

Coalition Calls on Secretary of Health to Make Hospital Emergency Preparedness a Priority.
June 1, 2009... In an op-ed in Monday's Washington Times (link below), Emergency Preparedness Coalition says that the H1N1 Swine flu and previous issues, such as SARS, have highlighted the vulnerability our healthcare system faces from serious tests of...

Leader in Engineering Technology Conducts Interview with News Channel 8.
June 1, 2009... Experts from HDT Engineering Services (previously known as New World Associates), a world-class engineering and product development provider to military and homeland security markets, recently participated in a live interview with Arlington,...

Inovio Biomedical Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results.(Financial report)
June 1, 2009... Inovio Biomedical Corporation (NYSE AMEX: INO) ("Inovio") reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 (see also Inovio Biomedical Corporation). Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, was $369,000, compared...

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington Welcomes Prime Minister Netanyahu.
June 1, 2009... The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington praises both President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu for reaffirming the enduring values and intimate friendship that exists between the United States of America and the...

California Medical Association Joins MedicAlert Foundation to Offer Medical Identification for Members and Patients.
June 1, 2009... The California Medical Association (CMA), representing 35,000 physicians in all modes of practice and specialties, and the MedicAlert Foundation, the leading nonprofit providing identification and emergency medical information services, have...

NanoPacific Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of UCLA Chancellor Emeritus, Albert Carnesale, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
June 1, 2009... NanoPacific Holdings, Inc. (NPH) announces the appointment of Albert Carnesale, Ph.D., Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)...

Canadian wins major battle in UK fight against Dubai Film Festival Chairman and Managing Director.
June 1, 2009... Neil Stephenson, the Canadian Founder and former CEO of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) - an event conceptualized and launched by Stephenson in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks in order to bring reconciliation between...

PharmAthene Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operational Results.(Financial report)
June 1, 2009... PharmAthene, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PIP), a biodefense company developing medical countermeasures against biological and chemical threats, reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 (see also...

Primus Solutions Provides Base Operating Support Services to DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center FLETC.
June 1, 2009... Primus Solutions, Inc. (Primus) has been selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide base operating support services to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and its ancillary support facilities in Charleston,...

Florida Orders Raytheon's Advanced SUV-Based Radiation Detection System.
June 1, 2009... Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) received an award for its Mobile Nuclear Radiation Detection System from Florida's Department of Transportation. The system detects and identifies nuclear radiation in mobile and stationary operations, using...

RedXDefense Launches Streamlined System for Collection and Analysis of Tactical and Strategic Trace Explosives Data.
June 1, 2009... RedXDefense announced the worldwide launch of XPAKi. XPAKi combines the XPAK portable trace explosives detection system with the i-MODULE geolocation, referencing, and data logging tool and XPAK Spotlight Software for the visualization and...

Anger in the Air.
June 1, 2009... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/af976d/anger_in_the_air) has announced the addition of the "Anger in the Air" report to their offering (see also Research and Markets). The new realities of airline travel...

The Essential Q2 2009 Pakistan Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report is Now Available.
June 1, 2009... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c19c88/pakistan_pharmaceu) has announced the addition of the "Pakistan Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2009" report to their offering (see also Research and Markets)....

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. Announces First Private Sector Sale of Cogito Crime Prevention Technology in Guatemala.
June 1, 2009... Suspect Detection Systems Inc., (OTC: SDSS), a leading developer of counterterrorism and crime prevention technology, announced the sale and successful installation of the first Cogito(TM) system in Guatemala. The installation was completed...

Photos: TSA and Ad Council Raise Awareness of 'Secure Flight' Program as Part of National Public Education Campaign.
June 1, 2009... To coincide with Memorial Day and the start of the summer travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is continuing their partnership with the Ad Council to launch a national public awareness campaign that educates...

Together4Peace.org: Should Netanyahu Be Charged With War Crimes During Visit With President Obama?
June 1, 2009... Together4Peace.org, a volunteer-based group, is urging President Obama's administration to consider filing Criminal Charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his role in the Gaza massacres earlier this year. Cluster bombs...

New TOMCAR Vice President to Focus on Increasing Awareness of TOMCAR Vehicles Among Law Enforcement and Military.
June 1, 2009... TOMCAR has named Mike Fullerton the new Vice President of Law Enforcement, Military and Government Affairs. Fullerton will be based in Washington, D.C (see also Tomcar). TOMCAR Ltd., whose global headquarters is located in Rochester Hills,...

Accused East Africa Embassy Bomber Held at Guantanamo Bay to be Prosecuted in U.S. Federal Court.
June 1, 2009... The Justice Department announced that Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, a Tanzanian national who has been held at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility since September 2006, will be prosecuted in federal court in the United States pursuant to the March...

Riojas Sworn in as VA Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness.
June 1, 2009... Jose D. Riojas, a West Point graduate and former executive with the University of Texas at El Paso, took the oath of office yesterday as Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness within the Department of Veterans Affairs...

Directions Media, USGIF Collaborate on Geospatial Technology Initiatives.
June 1, 2009... The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the geospatial intelligence community, and Directions Media, the leading geospatial technology publishing company, have agreed on a broad series of...

Verizon Business Helps Federal, State and Local Agencies Prepare to Maintain Government Operations in Mock Disaster Demonstration.
June 1, 2009... Verizon Business is demonstrating its ability to provide security and communications assistance to federal, state and local emergency response officials in the National Capital Region and surrounding areas, in the event of a disaster (see also...

Versar CEO Chairs Opening Sessions at the 12th Annual Chemical Weapons Demilitarization Conference.
June 1, 2009... Versar, Inc. (NYSE Amex: VSR) announced that Dr. Ted Prociv, President and CEO of Versar, Inc. will chair the opening sessions of the 12th annual Chemical Weapons Demilitarization Conference (CWD 2009) to be held May 19, 2009 in...

The West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative is Named Statewide Reviewer for Life Science Funding Requests Through New Program.
June 1, 2009... The West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative announced that it has been selected to review and approve applications from life science companies for micro-loans through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund. The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund...

Reports from Harvard University, Medical Department add new data to research in anthrax.
June 8, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Heptameric pores formed by the protective antigen (PA) moiety of anthrax toxin translocate the intracellular effector moieties of the toxin across the endosomal membrane to the cytosol of...

Researchers from Mahidol University report on findings in anthrax.
June 8, 2009... According to a study from Bangkok, Thailand, "Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models were constructed for predicting the inhibition of furin-dependent processing of anthrax protective antigen of substituted guanidinylated...

Studies from University of Texas yield new information about anthrax.
June 8, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "The virulence of Bacillus anthracis is critically dependent on the cytotoxic components of the anthrax toxin, lethal factor (LF) and edema factor (EF). LF and EF gain entry into host cells through...

Investigators at University of Washington release new data on homeland security.
June 8, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "We address theoretical and empirical aspects of policy disruptions that affect multiple areas of policymaking. Our theorizing leads us to consider the effects of widespread disruptions in gaining...

Reports from Michigan State University describe recent advances in life sciences.
June 8, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 by Congress in part to address preoccupations with breaches to homeland security after the 9/11 attacks. The Act requires states to introduce more standardized...

Research from Washington State University provides new data on life sciences.
June 8, 2009... "The effects of above-ambient pressure on ion mobility on resolving power, resolution, and ion current were investigated using a small, stand-alone ion mobility spectrometer (IMS). This work demonstrates the first example of ion mobility...

Researchers from University of Oxford report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences.
June 8, 2009... According to a study from Oxford, the United Kingdom, "In this article, I set out a theoretical framework for investigating the relationship between contemporary consumer desires and practices and public demands for security and punishment. My...

Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from State University of New York.(Report)
June 8, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Individuals frequently perceive positive changes in themselves following adversity; after a collective trauma, they may perceive such benefits in others or in their society as well. We...

Wireless Communications Sector Will Reap Huge Benefit from $6.8 Billion Stimulus Bill Funding, Says ABI Research.
June 8, 2009... The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, also known simply as the Stimulus Bill) will provide funding for a massive $6.8 billion worth of wireless communications upgrades and new deployments over 2009-2010. The Act offers a significant...

Aero Financial Partners With Sri Lanka Government to Build Low Cost Housing.
June 8, 2009... Aero Financial, Inc. announced a Joint Collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka to build 130,000 Low Cost Homes for the Tsunami Victims and the poorest of the poor and middle class citizens who have suffered from nearly 30 years of...

AJC Applauds Sentencing in Holy Land Foundation Case.
June 8, 2009... AJC applauded today's U.S. District Court sentencing of Shukri Abu Baker, head of the Holy Land Foundation, to 65 years in prison for his role in financing Hamas (see also American Jewish Committee). "The sentencing of Shukri Abu Baker is a...

PharmAthene Submits SparVax(TM) Regulatory Strategy to FDA.
June 8, 2009... PharmAthene, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PIP), a biodefense company developing medical countermeasures against biological and chemical threats, announced that the Company has submitted its comprehensive regulatory strategy to the U.S. Food and Drug...

A Message to President Obama From Christian Copts of California: Reconciliation With the Islamic World is a Two-Way Street.
June 8, 2009... On June 4, 2009, Mr. Obama will be traveling to Cairo, the Egyptian Capital, to deliver a message to the Islamic World. The speech is expected to address ways to mend the differences between the Islamic World and the United States. The hope is...

Concurrent Technologies Corporation Joins the Army in Partnership for Youth Success Program.
June 8, 2009... Concurrent Technologies Corporation's (CTC's) support of the U.S. warfighter took another step today as the company announced their intent to join the Army Partnership for Youth Success Program (PaYS), which helps Army Soldiers find full time...

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Simulation Division Awarded Contract to Develop Advanced Disaster Management Simulator ADMS for Port of Los Angeles.
June 8, 2009... Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (NYSE AMEX LLC: ETC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Simulation Division announced the signing of a contract with the City of Los Angeles to create Incident Command training simulators for the Port of Los Angeles...

When Disaster Strikes, It's Too Late. Get Prepared for 2009 Hurricane Season With eProoft.
June 8, 2009... Austin based company eProoft.com is encouraging community homeowners and businesses to better prepare before the storm as the 2009 Hurricane Season begins. National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 24th - 30th and a perfect time to stop and...

Jeffrey A. Taylor Joins Ernst & Young LLP.
June 8, 2009... Ernst & Young LLP announced that Jeffrey A. Taylor has joined the firm as the Americas Leader of the Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) area within the Americas Assurance practice (see also Ernst & Young Llp). Taylor most...

Fraport Annual General Meeting: Fraport Shareholders to Receive Dividend of 1.15 Euros Again - Record EBITDA Despite Revenue Decline.
June 8, 2009... At the regular annual general meeting for shareholders in Frankfurt-Hoechst today, Fraport executive board chairman Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bender announced that "in 2008 we reached our goals for key financial indicators despite all the...

Industry Leaders Call for an Amicable, Not Adversarial Federal Contracting Process in Order to Achieve Success.
June 8, 2009... The Homeland Security & Defense Business Council yesterday hosted an important Executive Brief on Federal Contracting - bringing together its members, including Oracle, Lockheed Martin, and Deloitte, with senior leaders of procurement offices...

ICF International Awarded $10M Contract With Transportation Security Administration.
June 8, 2009... ICF Incorporated, LLC, a subsidiary of ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), was awarded a new subcontract with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Office of Security Technology (OST) to provide program management and acquisition...

Opportunities Abound for Disaster Reconstruction Industry Professionals with the NDRExpo's Conference Line-up.(Conference notes)
June 8, 2009... Comprising the National Disaster Reconstruction Expo's (NDRExpo) conference program are the country's foremost experts in the disaster reconstruction industry. The keynote speakers and session facilitators represent FEMA (Federal Emergency...

Laser Energetics Introduces the Dazer Laser Light Fighting Technologies.
June 8, 2009... Laser Energetics, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LNGT) announced that the Company has began rolling out the all new Dazer Laser(TM) Light Fighting Technologies - Non - Lethal Laser Weapon at the largest and longest running Memorial Day Parade in the United...

Nobel Prize Candidate Believes Moms are Key to Peace in Pakistan.
June 8, 2009... The Mom's Choice Awards(R) will feature humanitarian Greg Mortenson, coauthor of Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time. Mr. Mortenson will deliver a speech and multi-media presentation, Peace Through...

Mutualink's Interoperable Communications Platform to Power NJ Regional Pandemic Network.
June 8, 2009... A consortia of 22 hospitals and health facilities in northern New Jersey is deploying a Mutualink's multimedia interoperable communications sharing system as part of its all hazards preparedness initiative that can include pandemic situations...

NPC Newsmaker Program: New Argonne Director to Advocate Increased R&D to Solve Science, Energy Challenges.
June 8, 2009... Eric Isaacs, the newly appointed director of Argonne National Laboratory, will explore securing America's economic and energy future through uninterrupted funding of basic and applied research at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference...

OSI Systems Announces Follow on Order from TSA for Approximately $3 Million for Advanced Technology X-Ray Aviation Screening Systems.
June 8, 2009... OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a vertically integrated provider of specialized electronics products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded...

County and City Leaders Coordinate to Just Be Ready.
June 8, 2009... The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today hosted a workshop, titled "Managing a Public Health Crisis at your Doorstep," designed to educate elected officials and city managers to effectively respond to public health emergencies....

Rapiscan Systems Announces Follow on Order From TSA for Approximately $3 Million for Advanced Technology X-Ray Aviation Screening Systems.
June 8, 2009... Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, announced that it has been awarded a follow-on order for approximately $3 million for its Rapiscan 620DV (Dual-View) Advanced Technology (AT) X-Ray scanning...

Shelby County Tennessee Enhances Communications Interoperability via SkyTerra.
June 8, 2009... SkyTerra (OTCBB:SKYT) announced that Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) , is deploying push-to-talk satellite services via SkyTerra to provide a network for interoperable contingency communications for...

Mission Critical Solutions: Trapeze Networks' Newest Gold Partner.
June 8, 2009... Trapeze Networks, a Belden brand (NYSE:BDC), announced MCS of Tampa, Inc. (dba Mission Critical Solutions) is its latest Gold Partner. MCS is a national converged IP solutions specialist with expertise in building automation, information...

Federal Judge Hands Downs Sentences in Holy Land Foundation Case.
June 8, 2009... Today, in federal court in Dallas, U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis sentenced the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF) and five of its leaders following their convictions by a federal jury in November 2008 on charges of...

U.S. Attorney, Prosecutors Honored With Top Awards by the Association of Women in Federal Law Enforcement.
June 8, 2009... The Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) announced that United States Attorney for the District of Arizona Diane Humetewa and Assistant United States Attorneys Tina Sciocchetti of the Northern District of New York and Lisa...

Environmental Remediation Company from Oklahoma Is National Small Business of the Year.
June 8, 2009... A small business owner from Oklahoma City who battled a brain tumor and overcame challenges generated by 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina to lead her environmental remediation firm to success was today named National Small Business Person of the...

Verizon's Reliable Networks and Trained Teams Ready for 2009 Hurricane Season.
June 8, 2009... With the 2009 hurricane season about to begin, Verizon's nationwide wireline and wireless networks and the trained teams that operate them are ready to continue serving consumers and businesses customers (see also Verizon). Verizon, which...

Wilcox Farms Cooks Up Free Omelets.
June 8, 2009... Omelets don't get any more fresh than cooked up right on the farm where the eggs were produced and gathered. Try one for yourself when Wilcox Farms, in conjunction with Tacoma's community reading initiative "Tacoma Reads Together," hosts a free...

'The Terrorist Legacy': New Thrilling Fiction Book Merges Fact and Fiction, Creating All-Too-Real Possibility of Nuclear Threat.
June 15, 2009... "On May 20, 2009, less than a week after President Obama met with the Israel Prime Minister, in a show of defiance, Iran fired a long range, solid propellant rocket capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to Tel Aviv, or to the capitals of...

Research on counterterrorism detailed by M. Herbert and co-authors.
June 15, 2009... According to recent research published in the journal Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, "Western intelligence analysts fight an uphill battle to avoid parochial habits of thought that lump diverse Islamist identities together. The recent...

Data on life sciences reported by A.R. Kore and co-researchers.
June 15, 2009... "There has been considerable therapeutic interest in the development of human vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases such as HIV and biowarfare agents by using transfected mRNAs for antigenic proteins of interest. The highest...

Study results from University of North Carolina broaden understanding of life sciences.
June 15, 2009... "Terrorism is frequently argued to be the product of poverty and poor levels of economic development in countries," researchers in the United States report (see also Life Sciences). "Examining the distribution of terrorist attacks and...