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]
Biological Warfare: Infectious Disease and Bioterrorism
WEBJul 24, 2015 · Several highly virulent infectious agents including anthrax, plague, and smallpox, as well as certain biological toxins such as ricin and abrin, are regarded as likely biological warfare agents. Whether or not genetic engineering can create “improved” bioweapons is as yet uncertain.
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...
Biological weapon | Types, Effects & History | Britannica
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Biological weapon, any of a number of disease-producing agents—such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi, toxins, or other biological agents—that may be utilized as weapons against humans, animals, or plants. The direct use of infectious agents and poisons against enemy personnel is an ancient.
History of biological warfare - Wikipedia
WEBUse of microbes, biological toxins, animals, or plants (living or dead) in a weapon system. Use of biologically inoculated fabrics and persons. In the 20th century, sophisticated bacteriological and virological techniques allowed the production of significant stockpiles of weaponized bio-agents: Bacterial agents: Anthrax, Brucella, Tularemia, etc.
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.
Biowarfare, bioterrorism and biocrime: A historical overview on ...
WEBJun 20, 2020 · Biowarfare is the intentional use of biological agents as weapons in war scenarios. •. Bioterrorism is the intentional use of biological agents against a civilian population. •. Biocrime is the intentional use of biological agents against a specific individual. •. Microbial forensics can be applied to solve cases of BW, BT, and BC.
The history of biological warfare - PMC - National Center for ...
WEBWe are witnessing a renewed interest in biological warfare and terrorism owing to several factors, including the discovery that Iraq has been developing biological weapons (Zilinskas, 1997), several bestselling novels describing biological attacks, and the anthrax letters after the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001. As history tells us ...
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 weapon - Warfare, History, Pathogens | Britannica
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Biological weapons in the World Wars. During World War I (1914–18) Germany initiated a clandestine program to infect horses and cattle owned by Allied armies on both the Western and Eastern fronts. The infectious agent for glanders was reported to have been used.