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.

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