In December 2009, the OIG closed the case, and while it agreed that an unauthorized transfer of anthrax had occurred, the office did not issue any fines, the CDC said.

Most people associated the name Anthrax with the band, not the germ. Now in the wake of those events, our name symbolizes fear, paranoia and death.

Not just a bioweapon: Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals in Wyoming. Here’s how it’s transmitted. A moose and dozens of cattle were found dead by Wyoming officials ...

The U.S. Army research facility that has mistakenly shipped live anthrax to unsuspecting labs in the U.S. and abroad for more than 10 years failed to have effective and standardized procedures for ...

Normally, anthrax samples are irradiated to render them inactive. It’s not yet clear whether the radiation failed, or why researchers at Dugway did not detect the live anthrax before it was shipped.

The Army said most of the tests involving anthrax have used an inactivated form of the bacteria that is not living and not dangerous. But at times, live bacteria are needed in tests, the Army said.

Anthrax is a very rare disease, but it can be serious. Learn about the different kinds of anthrax infections and how to get diagnosed if you think you’ve been exposed to the bacteria.

Preliminary tests indicate that a New York City resident has contracted inhalation anthrax. The unidentified hospital stockroom employee is said to be in very serious condition. Yesterday, a New ...

The anthrax vaccine is deemed safe and effective in protecting people from anthrax infection. However, there have been some concerns about its safety in the past, and its use remains controversial.

A separate law enforcement source, who would not be quoted by name, said the letter was postmarked from London in November. The letter had a stamp affixed, whereas anthrax-contaminated letters ...

The Anthrax Is Not in the Mail Americans need to get defiant about terrorism By Ray Hartmann. Oct 17, 2001 at 4:00 am ...