Attack on Terrorism - Background Biological weapons: Assessing the threat Published: October 9 2001 07:44GMT | Last Updated: February 19 2002 17:16GMT assessing the threat Gene clues may lead to anthrax killer, January 22 2002 US scientists have discovered genetic fingerprints in anthrax bacteria that could lead to the perpetrator of anthrax attacks that killed five people in the US. Read full story Anthrax reward doubled to $2m, January 15 2002 US postal and law enforcement officials indicated on Tuesday that they would sharply increase the reward offered for information on last year's anthrax attacks. Read full story interactive map Anthrax in the US anthrax: background and faq Anthrax: faq Why is anthrax so deadly? Disease that is easily treatable Progress in hunt for cure comment and analysis Editorial comment: The disease of distrust October 28, 2001 Gerard Baker: America's reply October 26, 2001 Editorial comment: The threats of anthrax October 15, 2001 The first defence against biological attack October 11 2001 Spreading calm in small doses 11 October 2001 Personal view: Not the end of the world Sep 27 2001 web resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Anthrax US Department of Health and Human Services: Anthrax American Medical Association: Urges ban on weapon development JAMA: Anthrax as a Biological Weapon WHO: Health aspects of biological and chemical weapons (pdf) WHO: Frequently asked questions The Whitehouse: Ridge to lead Homeland Security Federal Bureau of Investigation Florida Department of Health