Bioterrorism agents are pathogenic organisms or biological toxins that are used to produce death and disease in humans, animals, or plants for terrorist purposes. These agents are typically ...

An Arkansas tree cutter who made jars of the lethal poison ricin on his rural property was sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing a biological agent infamously known for being one of ...

As many as 17 nations, including several the U.S. State Department considers "state sponsors of terrorism," have developed lethal biological agents as weapons of war. The list of bacteria ...

Grains industry experts expect the use of biological agents, used for a wide range of purposes from pesticides to enhancing nutrient uptake to soar over the next five years, with concerns around ...

and transfer of biological agents for use as weapons. It was ratified by more than 100 nations, yet experts believe that several signatory countries—Iraq, Iran, China, and North Korea among them ...

Under the ITAR, all biological agents listed below, and their biologically derived substances meeting the specific technical parameters are listed in CATEGORY XIV—TOXICOLOGICAL AGENTS, INCLUDING ...

Laboratory biosafety practices are based on the principle of containment of biological agents to prevent exposure to laboratory workers and the outside environment. Primary containment protects the ...

and medical oversight to anyone at Purdue University working with a Risk Group 2 or higher biological agent (BSL 2 or higher laboratory). Program participation is offered at no charge. Participation ...

Chemical and biological warfare isn't new. Even in ancient times, war wasn't all swords and longbows. Some examples: Unrestricted use of chemical agents caused 1 million of the 26 million ...

The advancements made in rearing techniques for these natural enemies should prove valuable in the future both in classical biological control and in augmentative efforts. Research which has been done ...

A new biotype of weevil has been released at Hartbeespoort Dam, marking its first appearance in South Africa. Speaking to leading experts in the field, Daily Maverick unpacks what exactly biological ...