Biological and chemical weapons, while unlikely to be used in conventional warfare, represent an ongoing […]
Tag: Biosecurity
Understanding the Major Transmission Routes of Biological and Chemical Agents
Biological and chemical agents used in bioterrorism can be transmitted to human or animal populations […]
Category C Biological Agents – Emerging Threats in Public Health: Understanding Category “C” Biological Agents and Their Potential for Future Bioterrorism
Category “C” biological agents occupy a distinct and critical niche in the spectrum of emerging […]
Category A Biological Agents: How to Identify, Contain, and Prepare for the Highest-Risk Biothreats
Category A biological agents are pathogens or toxins classified by the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Microbes Used as Biological Weapons: Bioterrorism Threats and Global Biosecurity Measures
Microorganisms have long been recognized not only for their role in disease and ecology but […]
BIOTERRORISM: Definition & Attributes of Biological Agents used for Biowarfare
Bioterrorism is broadly defined as the unauthorized, deliberate, or threatened use of microorganisms including bacteria, […]
Bioterrorism Through History: From Ancient Biological Warfare to Modern Global Security Threats
Bioterrorism refers to the deliberate use of biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or […]
Risk group classification of microorganisms
The great majority of microorganisms are beneficial to man, plants, animals and the environment. These […]
Major Economic Importance of Viruses
Viruses occupy a paradoxical position in human society because they are widely associated with disease […]
Introduction to Industrial Microbiology
Industrial microbiology is defined as a branch of applied microbiology that focuses on the use of microorganisms such […]