#biosecurity

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Science
fromNature
1 day ago

Mirror of the unknown: should research on mirror-image molecular biology be stopped?

Mirror-image organisms composed of opposite chiral biomolecules could evade immunity, resist treatments, and harm ecosystems, warranting cautious restrictions and public engagement.
#mirror-life
Environment
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Millions of killer Asian hornets could swarm Britain, experts fear

Asian hornets have established a substantial stronghold in Jersey with nearly 500 nests and millions of hornets, increasing risk of spread to the UK.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Minister to launch new TB action plan targeting herds, wildlife and high-risk cattle

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon is set to launch a new Bovine TB Action Plan today, aimed at addressing Ireland's escalating TB levels.
Agriculture
#asian-hornet
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Environment

'We are in a race against time' - possibility of second Asian hornet nest in Cork, as potential sighting reported in Dublin

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Environment

'We are in a race against time' - possibility of second Asian hornet nest in Cork, as potential sighting reported in Dublin

#pandemic-preparedness
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

How Trump Threw Out the Pandemic Playbook

The White House lacks a dedicated leader for biological threat safety following the resignation of the NSC's biosecurity director.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Public health

New science centre aims to help fight pandemics

The UK is building the National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow to enhance pandemic preparedness with a significant government investment.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump defeats Australia's mad cow disease restrictions in deal to ship American beef overseas

Australia will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports, claiming biosecurity will not be compromised.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Australia will lower U.S. 'Mad Cow' beef import restrictions that Trump called a 'ban'

Australia will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports to enhance trade and support U.S. beef producers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Australia lifts curbs on US beef that angered Trump

Australia has lifted tough restrictions on US beef imports after rigorous science and risk-based assessments indicated that the risks were being managed effectively on the US side.
Agriculture
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