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The Role of Biotechnology in Countering BTW Agents

Author : Alexander Kelle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401007756
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Biotechnology in Countering BTW Agents written by Alexander Kelle and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnology is vital to counter biological and toxin weapons. Without biotechnology, the detection, identification and diagnoses of, and medical countermeasures to such weapons would be virtually impossible. As biological and toxin agents occur in natural outbreaks of disease or intoxications, there are both civil and military benefit to be had from the use of biotechnology in providing effective countermeasures to such agents. The role of biotechnology in countering biological and toxin weapons is here addressed under seven major headings: The wider political and economic contexts; Enabling technologies for BTW agent detection; The applicability of biotechnological methods for BTW agent detection on the battlefield, in a terrorist incident, and in an inspection environment; Pre-exposure medical countermeasures; Diagnosis and identification; Post-exposure treatment and decontamination; Contribution of biotechnology to strengthening international conventions against BTW agents.

Decontamination of Warfare Agents

Author : Andre Richardt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527621636
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Decontamination of Warfare Agents written by Andre Richardt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-25 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on results previously restricted for military use and inaccessible to the public, this practice-oriented handbook introduces the use of enzymes for fast and efficient decontamination of B/C weapons in various scenarios, including terrorist attacks. It draws on the internationally recognized technological leadership of the German armed forces, whose anti-B/C technology is among the most advanced worldwide. The text is rounded off with a look at future perspectives.

Governance of Biotechnology in Post-Soviet Russia

Author : Tatyana Novossiolova
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319510045
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Governance of Biotechnology in Post-Soviet Russia written by Tatyana Novossiolova and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the governance of biotechnology in post-Soviet Russia. The rapid advancement of the life sciences over the past few decades promises to bring tremendous benefits, but also raises significant social, ethical, legal, and security risks. Nations’ adaptability to the twin challenges of attempting to secure the benefits while reducing the risks and threats is a large and still burgeoning governance challenge. Here, Novossiolova cuts across several sets of literature, bringing together elements of the anthropological study of culture; history of science and technology; management and international governance; and Soviet history and politics. Due to its multidisciplinary approach, in-depth analysis, accessible style, and extensive reference list, this text offers invaluable insights into the normative dimensions of the governance of biotechnology, unpacking both the formal and intangible attributes and artefacts of biotechnology policy and practice in Russia.

Russian Views on Countering Terrorism During Eight Years of Dialogue

Author : Russian Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309141176
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Russian Views on Countering Terrorism During Eight Years of Dialogue written by Russian Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few countries have endured as many attacks of terrorism during the past two decades as has Russia. From bombings on the streets of a number of cities, to the disruption of pipelines in Dagestan, to the taking of hundreds of hostages at a cultural center in Moscow and at a school in Beslan, the Russian government has responded to many political and technical challenges to protect the population. The measures that have been undertaken to reduce vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks and to mitigate the consequences of attacks have been of widespread interest in many other countries as well. In June 1999, the Presidents of the National Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Sciences initiated an inter-academy program to jointly address common interests in the field of counter-terrorism. Four workshops were held from 2001 to 2007 and additional consultations were undertaken prior to and after the series of workshops. This report includes 35 of the Russian presentations during the workshop series. Collectively they provide a broad overview of activities that have been supported by Russian institutions.

Emerging Biological Threat

Author : G. Berencsi
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1607501392
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Emerging Biological Threat written by G. Berencsi and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The misuse of technical achievements of science created many disasters in the past. The potential misuse of recent discoveries and innovations of molecular biology can create more important epidemiological and biological accidents or mass tragedies than an influenza pandemic, the HIV / AIDS epidemic or SARS. Both NATO and the civilian spheres have to be prepared for rapid recognition, identification, prevention and treatment of such potential risks. This volume summarizes projects aiming to detect risks of biological toxins, superantigens and the modeling of their effects. Potential risks, detection and prevention of chronic and zoonotic infections are summarized in addition to interaction of human pathogens affecting biological risks. Specific applications of recent diagnostic procedures for rapid detection and identification of hazardous or unusual etiologic agents are summarized including new, high through-put diagnostic methods. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of disasters and recently developed philosophy for global prevention will be presented. Experimental vaccines and therapeutics including a new smallpox vaccine are included.

Radiation Inactivation of Bioterrorism Agents

Author : L.G. Gazsó
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1607501090
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Radiation Inactivation of Bioterrorism Agents written by L.G. Gazsó and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2005-02-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of and problems associated with biological weapons have been of concern to NATO and non-NATO military organizations for many years. Until recently, most of the readily available literature addressed the military issues associated with the possible use of biological weapons on the battlefield, the medical effects of the various agents, and what was known about medical prophylaxis and treatments. Information on other needed countermeasures, such as decontamination, or public health issues associated with exposure of civilian populations, were largely overlooked. This perspective changed dramatically after the contamination of the US Mail system with powdered anthrax spores. Among the significant problems and defensive weaknesses that the anthrax attack revealed was the importance, but lack of established industrial-scale decontamination methods for large volumes of heterogeneous objects or for complex physical environments. Ultimately, these two microbial decontamination problems were solved in very different ways. The contaminated mail was treated with ionizing radiation while the contaminated government buildings were treated with vapor / gas-phase chemicals. Both the decontamination of the mail and establishing a process for prophylactic treatment of the mail, were solved relatively quickly. This was in large part due to the robust radiation biology and technical base derived from the industrial use of ionizing radiation. Contributing to the speed of response was the fact that the attack occurred within the United States and in the 'home town' of many of the technical experts and decision makers, allowing official response to be coordinated rapidly.

Living Weapons

Author : Gregory D. Koblentz
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801457661
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Living Weapons written by Gregory D. Koblentz and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Biological weapons are widely feared, yet rarely used. Biological weapons were the first weapon prohibited by an international treaty, yet the proliferation of these weapons increased after they were banned in 1972. Biological weapons are frequently called 'the poor man's atomic bomb,' yet they cannot provide the same deterrent capability as nuclear weapons. One of my goals in this book is to explain the underlying principles of these apparent paradoxes."—from Living Weapons Biological weapons are the least well understood of the so-called weapons of mass destruction. Unlike nuclear and chemical weapons, biological weapons are composed of, or derived from, living organisms. In Living Weapons, Gregory D. Koblentz provides a comprehensive analysis of the unique challenges that biological weapons pose for international security. At a time when the United States enjoys overwhelming conventional military superiority, biological weapons have emerged as an attractive means for less powerful states and terrorist groups to wage asymmetric warfare. Koblentz also warns that advances in the life sciences have the potential to heighten the lethality and variety of biological weapons. The considerable overlap between the equipment, materials and knowledge required to develop biological weapons, conduct civilian biomedical research, and develop biological defenses creates a multiuse dilemma that limits the effectiveness of verification, hinders civilian oversight, and complicates threat assessments. Living Weapons draws on the American, Soviet, Russian, South African, and Iraqi biological weapons programs to enhance our understanding of the special challenges posed by these weapons for arms control, deterrence, civilian-military relations, and intelligence. Koblentz also examines the aspirations of terrorist groups to develop these weapons and the obstacles they have faced. Biological weapons, Koblentz argues, will continue to threaten international security until defenses against such weapons are improved, governments can reliably detect biological weapon activities, the proliferation of materials and expertise is limited, and international norms against the possession and use of biological weapons are strengthened.

New Global Dangers

Author : Michael Edward Brown
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262524308
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book New Global Dangers written by Michael Edward Brown and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Command of the commons : the military foundation of U.S. Hegemony / Barry R. Posen / - Why do states build nuclear weapons? Three models in search of a bomb / Scott D. Sagan / - Never say never again : nuclear reversal revisited / Ariel E. Levite / - Preventing nuclear entrepreneurship in russia's nuclear cities / Sharon K. Weiner / - Pathogens as weapons : the international security implications of biological warfare / Gregory Koblentz / - Dreaded risks and the control of biological weapons / Jessica Stern / - Beyond the MTCR : building a comprehensive regime to contain ballistic missile proliferation / Dinshaw Mistry / - Human security : paradigm shift or hot air? / Roland Paris / - Security, stability, and international migration / Myron Weiner / - HIV / AIDS and the changing landscape of war in Africa / Stefan Elbe / - Collateral damage : humanitarian assistance as a cause of conflict / Sarah Kenyon Lischer / - Market civilization and its clash with terror / Michael Mouusseau / - T ...

High-Impact Terrorism

Author : Russian Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309082706
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book High-Impact Terrorism written by Russian Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-06-14 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June 2001 the National Academies and the Russian Academy of Sciences held a bilateral workshop in Moscow on terrorism in a high-technology society and modern methods to prevent and respond to it. The purpose of the workshop was to begin a dialogue on high-impact terrorism that could lead to further U.S.-Russian collaboration. This volume includes papers presented at the workshop by 31 Russian and American experts on various types of high-impact terrorism, including biological and agricultural terrorism, nuclear and electromagnetic terrorism, explosives, chemical, and technological terrorism, and cyber terrorism. The papers also address legal issues, Russian internal affairs, and the future of international cooperation in this area.

Biological Weapons Defense

Author : Luther E. Lindler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592597645
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Biological Weapons Defense written by Luther E. Lindler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-27 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2003, the President’s budget for bioterrorism defense totalled more than $5 billion. Today, the nation’s top academic scientists are scrambling to begin work to understand Bacillus anthracis and develop new vaccines and drugs. However, just five years ago, only the US Department of Defense (DOD) seemed concerned about these “exotic” agents. In 1997, the DOD spent approximately $137 million on biodefense to protect the deployed force, while academe, industry, local governments, and most of our federal leadership was oblivious to, and in some cases doubtful of, the seriousness of the threat. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) received the largest budget increase in the organization’s history. Fortunately, during this time of national urgency, a sound base exists on which to build our defenses against this new threat. A relatively small cadre of dedicated scientists within the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) laid this foundation over the past 20 years.

Scientific and Technical Means of Distinguishing Between Natural and Other Outbreaks of Disease

Author : Malcolm R. Dando
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401008302
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Scientific and Technical Means of Distinguishing Between Natural and Other Outbreaks of Disease written by Malcolm R. Dando and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is increasing concern over the possible use of biological weapons. If they are used, an attack will manifest as a disease outbreak among humans, animals or plants. It is thus important to be able to distinguish between natural disease outbreaks and the result of such an attack. The bok discusses the scientific and technical means available to investigate this question and then goes on to consider the agents of concern. The book concludes with a look forward to future developments.

Florida Journal of International Law

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Florida Journal of International Law written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Doctor Tandy's First Guide to Life Extension and Transhumanity

Author : Charles Tandy
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1581126506
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book Doctor Tandy's First Guide to Life Extension and Transhumanity written by Charles Tandy and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Tandy and nine additional contributors introduce the reader to the world of the twentyfirst century and beyond. Topics include: Dietary Supplements And Your Health Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, And Health Extension Transhumanism, Transmortality, And The Singularity O'Neill Space Settlements Futurists As Wishful Dreamers Cryonic Hibernation And Personal Identity The Scientific Quest For A Universal Resurrection Of All Dead Persons Books Related To Life Extension And Transhumanity Websites Related To Life Extension And Transhumanity World War 3, The September 2001 Terrorist Attacks, And Our Responsibilities To Transhumanity

Current Publications in Legal and Related Fields

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Current Publications in Legal and Related Fields written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Soviet Biological Weapons Program

Author : Milton Leitenberg
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674070232
Total Pages : 994 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Soviet Biological Weapons Program written by Milton Leitenberg and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russian officials claim today that the USSR never possessed an offensive biological weapons program. In fact, the Soviet government spent billions of rubles and hard currency to fund a hugely expensive weapons program that added nothing to the country’s security. This history is the first attempt to understand the broad scope of the USSR’s offensive biological weapons research—its inception in the 1920s, its growth between 1970 and 1990, and its possible remnants in present-day Russia. We learn that the U.S. and U.K. governments never obtained clear evidence of the program’s closure from 1990 to the present day, raising the critical question whether the means for waging biological warfare could be resurrected in Russia in the future. Based on interviews with important Soviet scientists and managers, papers from the Soviet Central Committee, and U.S. and U.K. declassified documents, this book peels back layers of lies, to reveal how and why Soviet leaders decided to develop biological weapons, the scientific resources they dedicated to this task, and the multitude of research institutes that applied themselves to its fulfillment. We learn that Biopreparat, an ostensibly civilian organization, was established to manage a top secret program, code-named Ferment, whose objective was to apply genetic engineering to develop strains of pathogenic agents that had never existed in nature. Leitenberg and Zilinskas consider the performance of the U.S. intelligence community in discovering and assessing these activities, and they examine in detail the crucial years 1985 to 1992, when Mikhail Gorbachev’s attempts to put an end to the program were thwarted as they were under Yeltsin.

The Finnish Yearbook of International Law 1998

Author : Kari Takamaa
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9789041114341
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book The Finnish Yearbook of International Law 1998 written by Kari Takamaa and published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its Finnish initiative and pedigrees, "The Finnish Yearbook of International Law" does not restrict itself to purely Finnish' topics. On the contrary, it reflects the many connections in law between the national and the international. "The Finnish Yearbook of International Law" annually publishes articles of high quality dealing with all aspects of international law, including international law aspects of European law, with close attention to developments that affect Finland. Its offerings include: longer articles of a theoretical nature, exploring new avenues and approaches; shorter polemics; commentaries on current international law developments; book reviews; and documentation of relevance to Finland's foreign relations not easily available elsewhere. "The Finnish Yearbook" offers a fertile ground for the expression of and reflection on the connections between Finnish law and international law as a whole and insight into the richness of this interaction.

Radiation Inactivation of Bioterrorism Agents

Author : L. G. Gazso
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Radiation Inactivation of Bioterrorism Agents written by L. G. Gazso and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the product of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Radiation Inactivation of Bioterrorism Agents, held in March 2004 in Budapest, Hungary. Gazs (National Center for Public Health, National Research Institute for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene, Hungary) and Ponta ("Horia Hulubei" National Institute for Physics and Engineering, Roman.