'Bacillus anthracis and Anthrax': The past, present and future of anthrax research
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 12:53
in Health & Medicine
Few strands of bacteria have achieved such a central place in public consciousness as Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria which causes Anthrax. While today it is a feared weapon of bioterrorism Bacillus anthracis has played a significant historical role, especially through the research of the celebrated 19th century scientists Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur, in shaping our understanding of infectious diseases and immunology.