Biological Warfare: Infectious Disease and Bioterrorism
WEBJul 24, 2015 · Biological warfare has been around since life first evolved. Humans are most concerned about the biological warfare directed at us, including infectious diseases and the ability of microbes to evolve resistance to antibacterial agents.
United States biological weapons program - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States biological weapons program officially began in spring 1943 on orders from U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Research continued following World War II as the U.S. built up a large stockpile of biological agents and weapons.
Biological warfare - Wikipedia
WEBBiological warfare, also known as germ warfare, is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, insects, and fungi with the intent to kill, harm or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war. [1]
The prohibition of biological weapons: Current activities and …
WEBThe prohibition of biological weapons: Current activities and future prospects. Deliberately induced disease or biological warfare is a source of increasing concern as we approach the twenty-first century, as its prevention is central to the security, health and well-being of the global community.
Biological Weapons and Warfare | RAND - RAND Corporation
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · This report describes issues related to the attribution of biological weapons use and identifies areas in which the U.S. Department of Defense could enhance its capabilities for U.S. efforts in such investigations and strengthen United Nations policy.
Biological Weapons Convention - United States Department of State
WEBBiological Weapons Convention. The BWC is critical to international efforts to address the threat posed by biological weapons – whether in the hands of governments or non-state actors. To remain effective, it must deal with all biological threats we …
Biological weapons - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 6, 2018 · Biological and toxin weapons are either microorganisms like virus, bacteria or fungi, or toxic substances produced by living organisms that are produced and released deliberately to cause disease and death in humans, animals or plants.
Disinformation and Epidemics: Anticipating the Next Phase of …
WEBFeb 18, 2021 · While biological warfare has classically been considered a threat requiring the presence of a distinct biological agent, we argue that in light of the rise of state-sponsored online disinformation campaigns we are approaching a fifth phase of biowarfare with a “cyber-bio” framing.
Biological weapons and bioterrorism: Past, present, and future
WEBFeb 28, 2018 · Sometimes known as “germ warfare,” biological weapons involve the use of toxins or infectious agents that are biological in origin. This can include bacteria, viruses, or fungi. These agents...
The history of biological warfare: - EMBO reports
WEBMay 9, 2003 · After the war, with no lasting peace established, as well as false and alarming intelligence reports, various European countries instigated their own biological warfare programmes, long before the onset of the Second World War (Geissler & Moon, 1999). Table 1. Examples of biological warfare during the past millennium.