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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Biological Defense (ARPA-B)

Advanced Research Projects Agency–Biological Defense (ARPA-B) is a U.S. government agency focused on developing innovative science and technology to protect against biological threats. It funds research to create advanced tools, diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments that can detect and counter biological agents like viruses or bacteria before they cause widespread harm. ARPA-B aims to stay ahead of emerging biological risks through high-risk, high-reward projects, ensuring national security and public health preparedness against bioweapons or natural outbreaks.