Microbial forensics: what we've learned from Amerithrax and beyond

Biotechniques. 2023 Oct;75(4):129-132. doi: 10.2144/btn-2023-0084. Epub 2023 Oct 6.

Abstract

The Amerithrax investigation into anthrax letter attacks in the USA forever changed the game in microbial forensics. Here we review the techniques used, then and now, to neutralize bioterrorism threats. [Formula: see text].

Publication types

  • Review
  • News

MeSH terms

  • Anthrax*
  • Bioterrorism
  • Forensic Microbiology*
  • Humans