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BSB Directory of Services
Biology - General
November 5, 2021
Complete directory of services for the scientific laboratory division's biological sciences bureau.
BSB Fee Schedule
Biology - General
May 18, 2015
Complete fee schedule for the scientific laboratory division's biological sciences bureau.
When is a Bioterrorism Agent Not a Bioterrorism Agent?
Biology - General
March 16, 2015
Ever since the 2001 anthrax attacks, bioterrorism has been flung into global notoriety, developing into a household term. Bioterrorism agents are microbiological organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or toxins of biological origin, which could cause severe, potentially lethal infections in humans, or affect crops and livestock.
A Snapshot of Infectious Disease Testing
Biology - General
March 16, 2015
General information about testing for infectious diseases.
What's in Your Pet Food?
Biology - General
March 16, 2015
Usually foodborne illnesses are the result of improper handling or consumption of improperly cooked foods, and the range of pathogenic microorganisms that cause such infectious disease includes bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Many of those that are infectious to humans also affect animals, while some are mutually exclusive.