Scientists study possible link between ethanol byproduct and E. coli | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

Scientists study possible link between ethanol byproduct and E. coli | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

Safety lapse during bioterror test a wake-up call for labs | ajc.com

Safety lapse during bioterror test a wake-up call for labs | ajc.com: "The test simulated the arrival of samples where a bioterrorism agent is suspected, but not identified. The labs were to conduct tests to identify or rule out various agents. The testing kits included written instructions stating the samples should be handled inside a special safety cabinet and within the protective barriers of a Biosafety Level 3 lab.
Despite these instructions, some lab workers handled the samples in high risk ways, even sniffing open culture plates as they sought clues to what was growing on them"

Bush asserts authority to bypass defense act - The Boston Globe

Bush asserts authority to bypass defense act - The Boston Globe: "Bush's frequent use of signing statements to advance aggressive theories of executive power has been a hallmark of his presidency. Previous presidents occasionally used the device, but Bush has challenged more sections of bills than all his predecessors combined - among them, a ban on torture."