Currently Used Drugs Found Active in Laboratory Mice Against Bioterror Threats
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 08:31
in Health & Medicine
In the most extensive screen of its kind, Texas Biomed scientists in San Antonio have demonstrated the feasibility of repurposing already-approved drugs for use against highly pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The pathogens included emerging diseases and potential bioterror threats ranging from anthrax to the Marburg and Ebola viruses.