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Introduction to Biological Weapons

Contents: Introduction to Biological Weapons Biological Weapon Production The BTWC Original U.S. Interpretation Debate about the NBACC References

Author:
Federation of American Scientists

Biosafety Level 4 Labs and BSL Information

BSL-4, Biosafety Level 4Required for work with dangerous and exotic agents which pose a high individual risk of life-threatening disease. The facility is either in a separate building or in a controlled area within a building, which is completely isolated from all other areas of the building. Walls, floors, and ceilings of the facility are  Read More »

Author:
Federation of American Scientists

Biological Threat Agents Information

Background information on a number of relevant biological threat agents often mentioned in discussions pertaining to biocrimes, bioterrorism, biosafety and public health. Anthrax Botulinum Toxin Brucellosis Cholera Clostridium Perfringens Toxin Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Melioidosis Plague Q Fever Ricin Rift Valley Fever Saxitoxin Smallpox Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B Trichothecene Mycotoxin Tularemia Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Other Fact  Read More »

Author:
Federation of American Scientists