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DNA Links Scientist to Anthrax Attacks

Anthrax traced to flask in Ivins' Maryland lab

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 4, 2008 6:16 AM CDT

(Newser) – Investigators have DNA evidence that links biodefense expert Bruce Ivins to the deadly 2001 anthrax attacks, but the case is largely circumstantial, the New York Times reports. Prosecutors have linked the anthrax used in mailings targeting news networks, newspapers, and Congress with a flask used...   Read full story »

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