Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that causes anthrax, is commonly found in soils all over the world and can cause serious, and often fatal, illness in both humans and animals. The bacteria can survive in harsh conditions for decades. In humans, exposure to B. anthracis may occur through skin contact, inhalation of spores or eating contaminated meat.
Melissa Finley’s research in Sandia National Laboratories’ International Biological Threat Reduction Program inspired the detector, which currently is named BaDx (Bacillus anthracisDiagnostic). Finley works with veterinary laboratories in less-developed countries, helping them improve safety, security and efficiency at diagnosing infectious diseases.
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