Introduction:

The threat of germ warfare has brought to the forefront long-forgotten diseases like plague, anthrax, and smallpox.  Recent television news programs have highlighted secret projects in the former Soviet Union to develop antibiotic-resistant strains of genetically engineered viruses and bacteria.  The U.S. launched a military attack against a drug manufacturing plant in the Sudan, accusing it of acting as a cover for the production of biological weapons.  The potential for a biological attack against the United States was actually increased with this action, rather than decreased because those involved in terrorism see it as a matter of honor to avenge their losses.

AIDS continues to decimate huge segments of the population in Africa, spreading from central into southern Africa.  Some doctors in the region claim that AIDS will kill from 20 to 30 percent of the populations, leaving nearly 8.2 million orphaned children in the wake.  Thailand also reports that the AIDS epidemic is far worse there than initially reported, nearly three times the original estimate.

A new resilient form of tuberculosis has struck in Russia, spreading especially rapidly through the unsanitary prison systems.  It has proven a serious health threat to many Russians, because of the closed environments during winter months which cause the disease to spread.  In addition, many doctors in Russia favor the old method of rest in a sanitarium, rather than using western drug treatments.  It remains to be seen which method will prove more successful.

South Africa has also suffered an epidemic outbreak of TB. Millions of poor, mainly black South Africans are infected with TB.  The epidemic is worse in the rural areas where sanitation is lacking.  It is feared that although the strain of TB in South Africa does respond to drug treatment, many patients stop taking their medication when they begin to feel better and risk incubating a new resistant disease.

No Genetically Modified Volunteers Wanted September 29, 2009

New Documentary Sheds Light on Plight of Bees September 15, 2009

Eating Test Tube Burgers August 25, 2009

Engineering The Beasts Of The Earth August 04, 2009

A New Look At Ancient Cures May 12, 2009

Swine Flu Overview: Around The World In 30 Days (Or So) April 28, 2009

Adult Stem Cell Therapies Trump Embryonic Ones March 10, 2009

Human-Animal Clones Do Not Work February 03, 2009

Bird Flu Scare Hits Asia January 20, 2009

AIDS is Still Out There December 02, 2008

Bumblebots and VeriChips November 25, 2008

Biotech Update: The Sorcerer’s New Apprentice? by Chuck Missler

The World's First Phony Stem Cells: Another Cloning ''Breakthrough'' by Wesley J. Smith

Biotech or Bioterror? Of Mice and Men by Chuck Missler

Behold a Pale Horse Avian Flu by Chuck Missler

Biblical Implications: Cloning Part 2 by Chuck Missler

Behold A Pale Horse: Emergent and Deliberate Diseases by Chuck Missler

An Unnecessary Epidemic? AIDS: The Untold Story by Dr. Stanley Monteith, M.D.

Global Pestilence: Outbreak! by Chuck Missler

News Sources

Swine Flu Spreads Week or More After Symptoms - New studies show that many people spread swine flu for a week or more after symptoms first appear, and doctors say coughing may be a better sign than fever for telling who is contagious.

Korean Scientist Faces 4 Years Over Stem Cell Fraud - South Korean prosecutors told a Seoul court on Monday they wanted a four-year prison term for disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-suk, whose research team has been linked to major fraud in its once-celebrated stem cell studies. The 57-year-old Hwang, touted as a global stem cell pioneer and treated as a national hero, was indicted in 2006 on charges of embezzling 2 billion won (then $2 million) of research funds from two domestic companies using fabricated reports.

Mouse Developed From Adult Skin Cells - ...The fact that iPS cells can give rise to an entirely new mouse, and one that can sire offspring, as one of the studies showed, suggests that the cells are as versatile as those from embryos, and may prove useful in generating other kinds of functioning cells that can safely treat patients with conditions such as Parkinson's, diabetes and heart disease — or even prevent these diseases altogether.

The Swine Flu Confirmed in 10,000 Americans - Cases of the new H1N1 flu virus have now been found in all 50 U.S. states and tests have confirmed the virus in more than 10,000 people across the nation, (though the actual number of cases may be 20 times that). Seventeen deaths in the United States have been definitively linked to the swine flu virus, the CDC said

AIDS Rate in Washington DC Compares to Uganda - According to a new CDC report, an entire 3 percent of the Washington DC population is HIV positive, compared to the national average of .4 percent. The 40-49 age group is hardest hit in the US capital; 1 out of 14 has the virus. The number could be higher, since many people haven't been tested. According to the report, men having sex with men is the highest cause of transmission, followed by heterosexual sex and intravenous drug use.

Researchers Make Stem Cells From Adult Skin - Scientists have found a way to make an almost limitless supply of stem cells that could safely be used in patients while avoiding the ethical dilemma of destroying embryos. Because the cells can be made from a patient's own skin, they carry the same DNA and so could be used without a risk of being rejected by the immune system. Unlike previous efforts to use adult cells, the scientists at the universities of Edinburgh and Toronto have found a way to achieve the feat without using viruses.

Zimbabwe Cholera Cases Up To Almost 65,000: WHO - Some 64,701 people have caught the disease during the outbreak, which started in August, and 3,295 among them have died, the WHO said. The latest data indicated that 1,792 new cases and 66 deaths have been added since Monday, when WHO statistics showed 62,909 cases and 3,229 deaths.

Nearly 3000 Dead in Zimbabwe Cholera Outbreak - There has been a sharp rise in the number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe with the death toll nearing 3,000, the United Nations said Tuesday. The UN humanitarian office said 2,817 new cases were reported Monday, taking the cumulative number of infections since the outbreak began to 56,123.

Sexually Spread Diseases Up, Better Testing Cited - Sexually spread diseases — for years on the decline — are on the rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting a record, government health officials said Tuesday. The increase in chlamydia is likely because of better screening, experts said. In 2007, there were 1.1 million cases, the most ever reported. Syphilis is relatively rare but has become a growing threat, particularly for gay and bisexual men, who accounted for about 65 percent of the 2007 cases.

Zimbabwe Cholera Death Toll Over 1,500 - Some 1,518 people have now died of the disease and a total of 26,497 cases have been recorded since the start of the outbreak in August, the World Health Organization said. More than two-thirds of deaths occurred in December alone. The poor state of Zimbabwe's health infrastructure, combined with crumbling sanitation systems and the start of the rainy season, have contributed to the spread of the cholera, which is transmitted through contaminated water supplies.

Indonesia May 'Chip' AIDS Patients - Lawmakers in Indonesia's remote province of Papua have thrown their support behind a controversial bill requiring some HIV/AIDS patients to be implanted with microchips - part of extreme efforts to monitor the disease.

BioTech: The Sorcerer's New Apprentice - Audio CD - Chuck Missler Updated April 2006! Chuck Missler surveys some of the most promising prospects and reviews the types of ventures emerging. He also reveals some of the concerns emerging among the informed, and includes some of the provocative Biblical implications. Click for more information - Audio CD with MP3

Behold A Pale Horse - Chuck Missler Not all beasts are large enough to see with the naked eye. Find out about emergent diseases and biochemical warfare. Click for more information - Audio Cassette

The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler In addition to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse depicted in Revelation Chapter 6, and their contemporary implications, Chuck Missler explores some of the prevalent misunderstandings regarding the Ultimate Victor presented in Revelation Chapter 19. Click for more information - Audio Cassette