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Homeland Security Releasing Food Poisoning Bacteria In Boston Subway To Test Biosensor

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 17:03
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Boston subway to be used to test sensors in fake “bioweapons” attack

Over the next six months, the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate is releasing a harmless bacteria into the underground train system as part of its “Detect to Protect” program. It’s purpose isn’t to frighten commuters, but to test sensors designed to detect biological weapon attacks.

Every since the infamous Aum Shinrikyo anthrax attack in Kameido, Japan in 1993 and the anthrax attacks in the United States in the wake of 9/11, the possibility of a biological weapon being released in a densely populated area has concerned security services worldwide. Though no specific threat is currently identified against any U.S. targets, the Department of Homeland Security is developing new technology to detect and identify dangerous biological elements in real time.

The suite of biosensors, developed jointly by FLir Inc., Northrop Grumman and others are designed to set off an alert if a potentially dangerous biological agent is detected. Meanwhile, other sensors would within minutes identify and confirm the specific pathogens. The current series of tests follow on from a 2009 study where inert gases were released in the Boston subway. This time, Bacillus subtilis (AKA hay bacillus or grass bacillus) will be released while the subway is closed and their spread through the system will be tracked by the new sensors. READ MORE HERE

 

WIKIPEDIA: Bacillus subtilis bacteria are non-pathogenic. They can contaminate food, however, they seldom result in food poisoning. They are used on plants as a fungicide. They are also used on agricultural seeds, such as vegetable and soybean seeds, as a fungicide. The bacteria, colonized on root systems, compete with disease causing fungal organisms. Bacillus subtilis use as a fungicide fortunately does not affect humans (EMBL EBI). Some strains of Bacillus subtilis cause rots in potatoes. It grows in food that is non-acidic, and can cause ropiness in bread that is spoiled (Todar). Some strains related to Bacillus subtilis are capable of producing toxins for insects. Those strains can also be used for protecting crops as well. Bacillus thuringiensis, for example, is another bacterium in the same genus that is used for insect control (EMBL EBI).

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  • Do you believe them? Do you TRUST them COMPLETELY not to poison you under the pretext of these so-called “fake” bio-weapons attacks? Are you 100% SURE? Are you sure this won’t be another FALSE FLAG ATTACK against the American people, given the corruption within the Homeland Security? (Oops, we released a toxic virus by accident instead of a benign one…)

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