"I cried". Researcher describes her reaction when the bacteria she studied for three decades is suddenly declared a target for bioterrorists

By pronald on February 5, 2013.

Today @ Colorado State University - CSU rice researcher tapped for national policy board to help prevent bioterrorism.

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