Genetics - Mapping & Engineering, Terrorism - General & Miscellaneous, Medical Ethics, Genetics, Military - Biological & Chemical Warfare, Genetics - Human, Arms Control & Disarmament

Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity

Name: Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity
Author: British Medical Association
ISBN: 9789057024603

by British Medical Association

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Overview

This report considers whether new biological weapons, made possible by the mapping of the human genome, could be incorporated into the arsenal of nation states and terrorist organisations. Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity traces the historical development of biological weapons and considers the role of health care professionals, scientists, governments and international agencies in preventing the development of new biological weapons. The report considers the steps that can be taken to minimise the proliferation of biological weapons and stresses the importance of present efforts to strengthen the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.

"...traces historical development of biological weapons and considers roles of health-care professionals, scientists, governments, & international agencies, focusing on strengths & weaknesses of the Biological & Toxin Weapons Convention."