Anthrax

New vaccine against anthrax powers immune system to fight the toxin and its spores

The other vaccines available in the market are only useful if the spores germinate and release their toxins.

France faces worst anthrax outbreak in two decades amid a vaccine shortage

Anthrax is transmitted by spores that can stay inactive in the ground for decades.

Kenya: Police arrests three for allegedly plotting anthrax attack

Three Kenyan suspected members of an Islamic State affiliate have been arrested for allegedly planning an anthrax attack.

Close to 75 scientists, staff in US govt labs exposed to anthrax: report

As many as 75 scientists and staff in US government laboratories in Atlanta may have been exposed to live anthrax bacteria.

Suspicious letter to Barack Obama: What is ricin?

Ever since the anthrax and terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the poison ricin has at times been lumped in with other bioterrorism agents because it comes from a relatively common plant and seems easy to make.

Woman professor mailed anthrax parcel to Pak PM's office

A small parcel mailed to an office of the Pakistani prime minister in October contained a small amount of deadly anthrax spores.

Joe Biden's brother receives anthrax from India

US Vice President Joe Biden's younger brother has received a suspicious package in his mail from India, containing a powdery substance, which the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has ruled as anthrax.

Letter from India sparks anthrax alarm for Biden's brother

White powder in a letter from India addressed to Joe Biden's brother triggers an anthrax scare, but it proves to be a false alarm.