Index to Reconn/Decon Webpages

Role of the CST

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Tracking an Aerosol Release

Reconn/Decon Module

Module Specs

Chemical Warfare

Chemical Terrorism

Chemical Response Kit

Biological Warfare

Biological Terrorism

Bio-Sampling Kit

Anthrax

Plague

Tularemia

DNA Studies

Decon Shower

Decon Solution & Foam

DNA Studies

There have been great advances in the understanding of anthrax, plague, tularemia, and other diseases through laboratory studies and theoretical studies of the molecular biology. For example, the complete genetic code of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria responsible for plague, has been determined.

Recent papers on the genetic makeup of DNA in Yersinia pestis appeared in the journal Nature .

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the intentional release of anthrax in the U.S. and many hoaxes, there are recommendations from several organizations involved with Homeland Security to restrict the amount of sensitive information made available in the public domain. Research libraries, open to qualified researchers, are the repository of the large amount of information on advances in the understanding of DNA and its implications.

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