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Understanding Biosecurity

Drawing on the work of the National Academies, this booklet introduces some of the issues at the intersection of science and security. The life sciences offer tremendous promise for meeting many 21st century challenges. Powerful new tools allow the collection and analysis of vast amounts of information about biological systems — from single cells to  Read More »

Author:
National Academy of Sciences
Publish Date:
2010

Education and Ethics in the Life Sciences

At the start of the twenty-first century, warnings have been raised in some quarters about how – by intent or by mishap – advances in biotechnology and related fields could aid the spread of disease. Science academics, medical organisations, governments, security analysts, and others are among those that have sought to raise concern. Education and  Read More »

Author:
Australian National University E Press; Edited by Brian Rappert
Publish Date:
June 2010

Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare

With the increasing reality of chemical and biological attacks in war and terrorism, this book is a single-source compendium of the important aspects of chemical and biological agents including descriptions of the agents, and the pathophysiology of the injuries, diagnosis, and management of the injuries.

Author:
Department of the Army, Office of The Surgeon General, Borden Institute
Publish Date:
1997

Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare

Reflecting the critical threat posed by biological warfare and terrorism in a post 9-11 world, Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare (an update of Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare published in 1997) addresses the weaponization of biological agents, categorizing potential agents as food, waterborne, or agricultural agents or toxins, and discusses their respective epidemiology.  Read More »

Author:
Department of Defense, Office of The Surgeon General, US Army, Borden Institute
Publish Date:
2007