Overview
- Presents emerging findings from the field of synthetic biology as possible threat
- Describes a step-by-step approach towards panic management among people in case of a bioterrorist attack
- Analyzes how to recognize critical points in a food supply chain and proposes corrective activities
Part of the book series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology (NAPSA)
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About this book
This volume is based on a multidisciplinary approach towards biological and chemical threats that can, and have been previously used in bioterrorism attacks around the globe. Current knowledge and evidence-based principles from the fields of synthetic biology, microbiology, plant biology, chemistry, food science, forensics, tactics, infective medicine, psychology and others are compiled to address numerous aspects and the complexity of bioterrorism attacks. The main focus is on biological threats, especially in the context of synthetic biology and its emerging findings that can be observed as possible threat and tool. The book examines microorganisms and their possible use in forensics, i.e. as possible detection tool that could enable fast and precise detection of possible treats. A number of plant derived components are also discussed as possible agents in bioterrorism attacks, and in relation to infectious disease pathology. Another integral part is food safety, especially in terms of large food supply chains, like airline caterings, institutionalized kitchens etc. Food can be observed as a possible mean of delivery of various agents (biological and chemical) for bioterrorism attacks. Steps on how to recognize specific critical points in a food supply chain, along with proposed corrective activities are discussed.
Examples from around the globe, along with the methodological approach on how to differentiate bioterrorism attacks from other epidemics are provided. However, epidemics are also discussed in the context of migrations, with the special emphasis on the current refugee migrations that affect not only Europe, but also the United States.Â
The book will be of interest to experts from various fields of science as well as professionals working in the field. The book encompasses examples and tools developed for easier, more specific, and faster detection of possible bioterrorism treats, along with proposed actions for some aspects of a bioterrorism attack.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Defence Against Bioterrorism
Book Subtitle: Methods for Prevention and Control
Editors: Vladan Radosavljevic, Ines Banjari, Goran Belojevic
Series Title: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-1263-5
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V., part of Springer Nature 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-024-1262-8Published: 23 March 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-024-1265-9Published: 23 March 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-94-024-1263-5Published: 22 March 2018
Series ISSN: 1874-6489
Series E-ISSN: 1874-6527
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 272
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 19 illustrations in colour
Topics: Biotechnology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Forensic Science, Food Science, Terrorism