Articles tagged with Biological Warfare
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that a special protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve the condition of PTSD sufferers, reducing typical symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and irritability. The study showed improvements in brain connectivity and clinical symptoms, offering new hope for millions of PTSD suff...
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that faulty cell function in veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI) is likely caused by intense exposure to hazardous biological and chemical agents during war service. This breakthrough provides clear scientific evidence for the condition, offering hope for new treatments.
Researchers discovered that phage viruses have weaponized mobile introns to sabotage competing viruses' reproduction. This finding has significant implications for understanding the evolution of genomes and developing effective phage therapy against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Researchers from Aarhus University have discovered that combining a cancer-fighting viral agent with the drug 4-Octyl-Itaconate (4-OI) enhances its effectiveness in treating resistant cancers. This groundbreaking finding may lead to new treatment options for previously incurable diseases.
Researchers at the University of Louisville are studying Yersinia pestis bacteria to better understand its ability to evade the immune system. The team hopes to develop new ways to control infectious diseases, including plague and other lung infections.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that chimpanzees climb hills near territory borders to gather information about rival groups and reduce the risk of encounters. This behavior suggests complex cognitive abilities and tactical use of landscape features in conflict with neighbors.
Researchers developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats like SARS-CoV-2 and chemical threats like chemical warfare. The material is also reusable and scalable.
A comprehensive review of biological warfare history reveals a greater incidence of illicit agent use than previously thought. The effects have been relatively limited despite the instances of misuse.
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has selected six papers published in 2012 to receive the Cozzarelli Prize. The prize acknowledges papers that reflect scientific excellence and originality, particularly in physical and mathematical sciences.
The global bioterrorism threat is a growing concern for the world animal health office, with evidence of biological agent development in some countries. The article discusses potential perpetrators, priority diseases, modern biology, trade and regulatory restraints to prevent such threats.
A study found that over 80% of major armed conflicts from 1950-2000 occurred in biodiversity hotspots, which are also home to the world's poorest people. The regions are essential for both biodiversity conservation and human well-being.
The AAN Annual Meeting explores the historical use of biological toxins in warfare and global terrorism, with a focus on developing bioterrorism response plans for local hospitals and clinics. Participants will learn emergency medical management and current research on neuroprotective agents against chemical warfare.
The Lancet reports a severe decline in Iraq's healthcare infrastructure, exacerbated by the Gulf War and 12 years of economic sanctions. The US military's preparation for chemical and biological warfare has also contributed to the humanitarian disaster.
The article highlights the risk of biological warfare, citing the existence of frozen stocks of smallpox virus and conventional biological agents. Genetic engineering also poses a threat, as microbiologists' knowledge could be used to create novel, deadly pathogens.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a decontamination foam that can neutralize chemical and biological agents in minutes. The foam, called Decon Foam 100, is made from ordinary household products and could be dispensed immediately after an attack, even before evacuating casualties.