Biological weapons regime up for review

Article Abstract:

The 9/11/01 World Trade Center disaster has led to a reevaluation of the possibility of biological weapons use. It is hoped that the Agreement of a Verification Protocol to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention can be strengthened.

Planning, International aspects, United Nations, War on Terrorism, 2001-

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Radiological lessons: Radiation weapons beyond dirty bombs

Article Abstract:

The possibility of using a radio active isotope as a lethal weapon through ingestion or inhalation by terrorists is presented along with the precautions to be taken to avoid such a scenario.

Facilities & equipment, Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Terrorism, Radioactive substances, Dirty bombs, Destruction

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New technology and future developments in biological warfare

Article Abstract:

There is increasing concern that genetic technology might be applied to biological weapons. Current and future biological warfare threats are discussed.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Biological Warfare Materials, Genetic Engineering, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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