NIST Develops Yeast Material for Training First Responders on Biothreats

Researchers based the material on baker’s yeast because it is harmless and a living biological material.   

Surrogate Materials to Support Training in Biological Sampling and Detection in the Field

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PDF) Guide for the Selection of Biological Agent Detection Equipment for Emergency First Responders, Guide 101-04, Vol. I & II, NIST

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NIST Develops Yeast Material for Training First Responders on Biothreats

SPIN Workshop Microbial Genomics @NIST

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Fermentation, Free Full-Text

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