Anthrax might be more commonly thought of as a bioterrorist weapon, bringing to mind white envelopes and government buildings. But Wyoming officials warned residents on Wednesday that there’s an ...

Researchers from Harvard Medical School have discovered that the body's immune system initially detects the presence of anthrax spores by recognizing RNA molecules that coat the spores' surface. But ...

With the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response’s (ASPR) Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) support in the form of $5.5 million for the base period ...

WHAT IS ANTHRAX? Bacillus anthracis is a rod-shaped bacterium that typically appears–when outside a living host–in a dormant state, protected by a hard-shelled spore. Provided it is lodged in rich ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Several animals have been found dead due to infection by anthrax in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota State Veterinarian Ethan Andress says the state's first reported case of anthrax this year has been confirmed. The case, in Grant County, was confirmed by the North ...

Given the possible severity of anthrax infection, early and fast diagnosis is key. InBios International, Inc., a developer of diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases and biothreats, has been ...

Despite the germ's terrifying reputation, anthrax infections on the skin are rarely fatal, and most people get better even without treatment. The most feared use of anthrax as a bioterrorist's weapon ...

A new study of anthrax reveals why the infection is deadly. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The findings also offer clues that ...

Nevada, New York and Florida in recent weeks have put doctors on a heightened alert for spotting symptoms of exposure to anthrax spores. And with the symptoms of an inhalation anthrax infection ...

Scientists have demonstrated that modifying an enzyme produced by the bacterium that causes anthrax can protect mice from infection with the deadly disease. Their findings suggest a potential ...