http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/columnist/vergano/2008-08-24-fbi-anthrax-science_N.htm?csp=34
FBI explains the science behind the anthrax investigation (Aug 24 USA Today)
http://www.lcsun-news.com/news/ci_10297453
Sandia scientists help solve anthrax case
....Within a month of getting their first anthrax samples, Michael and his colleagues were able to answer the question: The sample did not appear to be “weaponized” anthrax — anthrax converted in a weapons research lab to enhance its lethality...
The FBI used radiation to ensure the spores were no longer dangerous, then sent a batch to Sandia to analyze.
Under Sandia’s high-powered microscopes, Michael and Sandia colleague Paul Kotula quickly determined the initial reports were wrong. The earlier identification of a coating had been a mistake, they concluded.
“Early on we knew it wasn’t weaponized,” Michael said.
The finding was not made public, and Michael said he watched in the intervening years as the claim the anthrax was weaponized continued to linger in public discussion of the case.
Sandia’s initial analysis also concluded the spores bore the same chemical fingerprints, suggesting they had come from the same place.
But that was only the beginning.
The FBI eventually sent about 200 anthrax samples to Sandia for analysis as they pursued new leads in the investigation.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/21/america/anthrax.php
Working secretly, scientists cracked the anthrax poisoning case (Aug 21)
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080821/full/4541039a.html?s=news_rss
Too close for comfort
Nancy Haigwood, director of the Oregon National Primate Research Center, describes her encounters with anthrax suspect Bruce Ivins.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/opinion/display_columnist.htm?StoryID=79410
If not Ivins ... (good roundup, brings up Batelle)
pingn to # 268