#biosafety — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #biosafety, aggregated by home.social.
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Anthropic is routing biology requests rejected by Fable 5 to the cheaper Opus 5 model, citing an internal safety audit. The shift raises questions about how companies measure alignment and whether lower audit scores justify broader access to models trained on biological tasks. https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-reroutes-biology-requests-blocked-on-fable-5-to-claude-opus-5/ #AI #biosafety #alignment
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Anthropic is routing biology requests rejected by Fable 5 to the cheaper Opus 5 model, citing an internal safety audit. The shift raises questions about how companies measure alignment and whether lower audit scores justify broader access to models trained on biological tasks. https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-reroutes-biology-requests-blocked-on-fable-5-to-claude-opus-5/ #AI #biosafety #alignment
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Anthropic is routing biology requests rejected by Fable 5 to the cheaper Opus 5 model, citing an internal safety audit. The shift raises questions about how companies measure alignment and whether lower audit scores justify broader access to models trained on biological tasks. https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-reroutes-biology-requests-blocked-on-fable-5-to-claude-opus-5/ #AI #biosafety #alignment
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Anthropic is routing biology requests rejected by Fable 5 to the cheaper Opus 5 model, citing an internal safety audit. The shift raises questions about how companies measure alignment and whether lower audit scores justify broader access to models trained on biological tasks. https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-reroutes-biology-requests-blocked-on-fable-5-to-claude-opus-5/ #AI #biosafety #alignment
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Anthropic is routing biology requests rejected by Fable 5 to the cheaper Opus 5 model, citing an internal safety audit. The shift raises questions about how companies measure alignment and whether lower audit scores justify broader access to models trained on biological tasks. https://www.implicator.ai/anthropic-reroutes-biology-requests-blocked-on-fable-5-to-claude-opus-5/ #AI #biosafety #alignment
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/373254/ With Evo 2, AI Can Model And Design The Genetic Code For All Domains Of Life #AI #Bioethics #Bioinformatics #BioNeMo #Biosafety #Biosignatures #Biotechnology #DNA #Éire #Evo2 #Evolution #Genome #genomics #GitHub #IE #Ireland #Nanotechnology #nucleotide #Nvidia #omics #OpenAccess #OpenScience #OriginOfLife #RNA #Science #synbio
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/361635/ Short-term Survival Of Tardigrades In Martian Regolith Simulants #Biosafety #cryptobiosis #dessication #Éire #Habitability #HabitableZone #Https://astrobiologyCom/2026/02/radiation #HypsibiusExemplaris #IE #InternationalJournalOfAstrobiology #InvasiveSpecies #Ireland #Mars #MGS1 #OUCM1 #PlanetaryProtection #RamazzottiusCfVarieornatus #regolith #Science #tardigrade
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Discover the essentials of Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) labs, including their characteristics and safety practices for handling moderate-risk pathogens. Learn how to protect yourself and your team effectively!
#biosafety #labs #health #pathogens #safety_practices
🔗 Read more: https://www.hseblog.com/bsl-2/
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🧬 Attention iGEM teams!
Are you starting a new project and thinking about biosafety systems? This is a great resource to explore different containment strategies:
📘 Auxotrophy to Xeno-DNA: an exploration of combinatorial mechanisms for a high-fidelity biosafety system for synthetic biology applications
➡️ https://doi.org/10.1186/s13036-018-0105-8
From engineered auxotrophy to xeno-DNA containment, it is full of ideas that could help shape your design and safety planning.
#iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety #OpenResearch -
🧬 Attention iGEM teams!
Are you starting a new project and thinking about biosafety systems? This is a great resource to explore different containment strategies:
📘 Auxotrophy to Xeno-DNA: an exploration of combinatorial mechanisms for a high-fidelity biosafety system for synthetic biology applications
➡️ https://doi.org/10.1186/s13036-018-0105-8
From engineered auxotrophy to xeno-DNA containment, it is full of ideas that could help shape your design and safety planning.
#iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety #OpenResearch -
Sharka, an Important Quarantine Disease for California: Risk Assessment through Almond Cultivars and Rootstocks Phenotyping
https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/hortsci/60/11/article-p1959.xml
#Horticulture #PlantPathology #PlantBreeding #California #Biosafety
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Sharka, an Important Quarantine Disease for California: Risk Assessment through Almond Cultivars and Rootstocks Phenotyping
https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/hortsci/60/11/article-p1959.xml
#Horticulture #PlantPathology #PlantBreeding #California #Biosafety
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Sharka, an Important Quarantine Disease for California: Risk Assessment through Almond Cultivars and Rootstocks Phenotyping
https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/hortsci/60/11/article-p1959.xml
#Horticulture #PlantPathology #PlantBreeding #California #Biosafety
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Sharka, an Important Quarantine Disease for California: Risk Assessment through Almond Cultivars and Rootstocks Phenotyping
https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/hortsci/60/11/article-p1959.xml
#Horticulture #PlantPathology #PlantBreeding #California #Biosafety
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Sharka, an Important Quarantine Disease for California: Risk Assessment through Almond Cultivars and Rootstocks Phenotyping
https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/hortsci/60/11/article-p1959.xml
#Horticulture #PlantPathology #PlantBreeding #California #Biosafety
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The plan for #deregulation of plants derived from new #geneticengineering violates international law.
#NewGE #NGT #NewGeneticEngineering #CRISPR #biodiversity #biosafety
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The plan for #deregulation of plants derived from new #geneticengineering violates international law.
#NewGE #NGT #NewGeneticEngineering #CRISPR #biodiversity #biosafety
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#BirdFlu: Should You Take Down Your Feeders?
By Lori Vanover, updated April 2022
"In wild birds, waterfowl including ducks, geese, and swans, are the main group impacted. It can be fatal in these species, although often they carry and transmit the virus without showing symptoms. Other birds including raptors like hawks and eagles, as well as shorebirds and gulls have also tested positive for HPAI H5N1 during this outbreak. Research has shown songbirds are less likely to contract bird flu and are less likely to shed large amounts of the virus. A small number of corvid species (crows, jays, and magpies) have tested positive.
"Visible symptoms of bird flu include runny eyes, swelling, and lethargy.
"Poultry operations are especially feeling the effects of bird flu. When the disease is detected in domestic poultry, flocks are depopulated to prevent the disease from spreading and removed from the food system. Other area flocks are then monitored for the disease.
Is it Safe to Feed Wild Birds Right Now?
"A small number of corvids, including jays and crows, have tested positive for bird flu. [Other species as well. Outdated information!]
"There is no official recommendation to take down feeders unless you also keep domestic poultry, according to the National Wildlife Disease Program.
"Ken says, 'The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and United States Department of Agriculture have both stated that bird feeding is safe. Out of an abundance of caution, some agencies initially suggested taking feeders down, but these guidelines have been scaled back. Currently, I’m not aware of any restrictions in place on bird feeders.'
"He further explains if you raise poultry and live in an area where avian influenza is being reported, you could consider removing bird feeders in the short term. 'Past outbreaks of avian flu have generally waned by early summer,' he says.
"Joy O’Keefe, assistant professor and Illinois Extension wildlife specialist in the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, advises homeowners to plant #NativeShrubs and #wildflowers this spring for their backyard birds. 'In the absence of feeders, birds should be able to find natural sources of food from sprouting native plants and emerging insects, she says. [However, this year, there was NOT as much berries because of #ClimateChange, drought, and heatwaves.]
"The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says hummingbird feeders and oriole feeders do not need to be removed. Check with your state wildlife agency for updated guidelines in your area.
Clean Your Feeders to Reduce the Spread of Disease
"Clean your feeders and bird baths regularly to keep birds healthy
"Maintaining clean feeders and bird baths is always important. Scrub your feeders clean with some soapy water and a good stiff brush. Then soak them in a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) for a few minutes. Next, rinse them very thoroughly and let them dry completely before putting them back outside. Here’s how to clean a bird bath.
"Ken points out it’s also important to maintain a clean area around your feeders. 'If you aren’t feeding a no mess blend of seeds without any shells, rake up the empty hulls from under the feeders. You can also consider moving your feeding station around the yard to minimize accumulation,' he says. Try these no mess bird feeders to keep your yard clean.
"The USDA has issued #biosafety recommendations for #BackyardPoultry flocks. '#Poultry owners should keep things as clean as they can,' says Kenneth Koelkebeck, professor and Illinois Extension poultry specialist in the Animal Sciences department. 'Remove standing water if possible because it will attract migratory waterfowl.'
[A bunch of outdated information -- not included]
What to Do if You See Sick or Dead Birds
"Report sick or dead birds to your state wildlife agency or local agricultural extension agent. You can also contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services toll-free at 1-866-536-7593."
Source:
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birding-basics/bird-flu/
#HPAINews #H5N1 #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #Birding #Nature #BackyardFeeders #WeKeepUsSafe #CDCCensorship#Censorship #USFail -
#BirdFlu: Should You Take Down Your Feeders?
By Lori Vanover, updated April 2022
"In wild birds, waterfowl including ducks, geese, and swans, are the main group impacted. It can be fatal in these species, although often they carry and transmit the virus without showing symptoms. Other birds including raptors like hawks and eagles, as well as shorebirds and gulls have also tested positive for HPAI H5N1 during this outbreak. Research has shown songbirds are less likely to contract bird flu and are less likely to shed large amounts of the virus. A small number of corvid species (crows, jays, and magpies) have tested positive.
"Visible symptoms of bird flu include runny eyes, swelling, and lethargy.
"Poultry operations are especially feeling the effects of bird flu. When the disease is detected in domestic poultry, flocks are depopulated to prevent the disease from spreading and removed from the food system. Other area flocks are then monitored for the disease.
Is it Safe to Feed Wild Birds Right Now?
"A small number of corvids, including jays and crows, have tested positive for bird flu. [Other species as well. Outdated information!]
"There is no official recommendation to take down feeders unless you also keep domestic poultry, according to the National Wildlife Disease Program.
"Ken says, 'The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and United States Department of Agriculture have both stated that bird feeding is safe. Out of an abundance of caution, some agencies initially suggested taking feeders down, but these guidelines have been scaled back. Currently, I’m not aware of any restrictions in place on bird feeders.'
"He further explains if you raise poultry and live in an area where avian influenza is being reported, you could consider removing bird feeders in the short term. 'Past outbreaks of avian flu have generally waned by early summer,' he says.
"Joy O’Keefe, assistant professor and Illinois Extension wildlife specialist in the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, advises homeowners to plant #NativeShrubs and #wildflowers this spring for their backyard birds. 'In the absence of feeders, birds should be able to find natural sources of food from sprouting native plants and emerging insects, she says. [However, this year, there was NOT as much berries because of #ClimateChange, drought, and heatwaves.]
"The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says hummingbird feeders and oriole feeders do not need to be removed. Check with your state wildlife agency for updated guidelines in your area.
Clean Your Feeders to Reduce the Spread of Disease
"Clean your feeders and bird baths regularly to keep birds healthy
"Maintaining clean feeders and bird baths is always important. Scrub your feeders clean with some soapy water and a good stiff brush. Then soak them in a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) for a few minutes. Next, rinse them very thoroughly and let them dry completely before putting them back outside. Here’s how to clean a bird bath.
"Ken points out it’s also important to maintain a clean area around your feeders. 'If you aren’t feeding a no mess blend of seeds without any shells, rake up the empty hulls from under the feeders. You can also consider moving your feeding station around the yard to minimize accumulation,' he says. Try these no mess bird feeders to keep your yard clean.
"The USDA has issued #biosafety recommendations for #BackyardPoultry flocks. '#Poultry owners should keep things as clean as they can,' says Kenneth Koelkebeck, professor and Illinois Extension poultry specialist in the Animal Sciences department. 'Remove standing water if possible because it will attract migratory waterfowl.'
[A bunch of outdated information -- not included]
What to Do if You See Sick or Dead Birds
"Report sick or dead birds to your state wildlife agency or local agricultural extension agent. You can also contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services toll-free at 1-866-536-7593."
Source:
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birding-basics/bird-flu/
#HPAINews #H5N1 #HPAI #AvianInfluenza #BirdFlu #USHealth #Birding #Nature #BackyardFeeders #WeKeepUsSafe #CDCCensorship#Censorship #USFail -
Sublethal #pesticide exposure (of #insecticides, #herbicides, #fungicides, etc.) affects larval behavior, long-term survivability & reproduction in #insects, especially with rising #temperatures. This can threaten long-term population survival: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ado0251 #biosafety
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The article should be free but if you hit a paywall it is archived here: https://archive.ph/h9Yq6
A related, *paywalled* recent article: AI and biosecurity: The need for governance
Governments should evaluate advanced models and if needed impose safety measures https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adq1977 -
#EFSA: Consumption of food from a #herbicide-tolerant GM #maize does not represent a #nutrition concern; the #GMO maize is as safe as #noGMO varieties. It does not raise #environment safety concerns, either: https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8655 #foodsafety #biosafety
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Who'd have thought, #GMOs in nature: "Horizontal #genetransfer provides an evolutionary shortcut for recipient organisms to gain novel functions." #Enzymes from microbes explain #evolution success of herbivorous beetles... https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2205857119 #GMO #biosafety
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India has approved the environmental release of GM mustard, its first GM food crop. Since then, grassroots opposition has been building, exposing four key facts:
1. it's herbicide resistant
2. it's not made in India
3. it can decrease yields and
4. it would harm bees & honey exports#GMOs #agriculture #India #resistance #GMfood #food #biotechnology #biosafety #bees
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#TrainingAlert
Our one-year #GIBACHT fellowship training on #Biosafety & #Biosecurity, funded by @AuswaertigesAmt starts again. Apply until 31.03. if you are a health professional from Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia or Eastern Europe.
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#TrainingAlert
Our one-year #GIBACHT fellowship training on #Biosafety & #Biosecurity, funded by @AuswaertigesAmt starts again. Apply until 31.03. if you are a health professional from Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia or Eastern Europe.
👉🏾http://bit.ly/3Rtrm0O -
Highly #pathogenic #avian #influenza A(H5N1) was found on a #mink farm in #Spain late last year.
Quote: “…given the concerns caused by the susceptibility of minks to emerging viruses such as #HPAI #H5N1 #viruses and #SARS-CoV-2, it is necessary to strengthen the culture of #biosafety and #biosecurity in this #farming system…”
Or here’s a thought - get rid of this unnecessary, dangerous, and inhumane practice altogether (as is thankfully happening in BC).
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Link: https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.3.2300001
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Highly #pathogenic #avian #influenza A(H5N1) was found on a #mink farm in #Spain late last year.
Quote: “…given the concerns caused by the susceptibility of minks to emerging viruses such as #HPAI #H5N1 #viruses and #SARS-CoV-2, it is necessary to strengthen the culture of #biosafety and #biosecurity in this #farming system…”
Or here’s a thought - get rid of this unnecessary, dangerous, and inhumane practice altogether (as is thankfully happening in BC).
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Link: https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.3.2300001
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💢 10 questions for Bill Gates on innovation, food security and climate change !
➡️ https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/10-questions-bill-gates-innovation-food-security-climate-change-4022266#Food #Agriculture #StopGMO #StopFalseSolutions #StopFalseTechnoFixSolutions #BioSafety #BioDiversity #AgroecologyNOW #FoodSovereigntyNOW #UNDROP
