Bio-terrorism

A bio-organism, in Collins dictionary, is defined as “a dangerous fast-proliferating organism that could be used as the basis of a biological weapon”1. These bio-organisms can be in the form… Continue reading Impact of Plant Extracts in Neutralizing Threats from Bio-Organisms: Opening New Vistas in Bio Terror and Healthcare

• Amul S Bahl
• July-December 2019
• CBW Magazine

History Ricin is a protein, naturally synthesized by the castor bean plant. The castor bean contains 3- 5% of Ricin in it. It was discovered by Stillmark first in 1888… Continue reading Ricin: Feral Wolf to Hunting Dog!

• Mrinmayee Bhushan
• July-December 2017
• CBW Magazine

Preface I teach a graduate seminar course at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey titled “Chemical and Biological Weapons and Arms Control.” Last semester a student asked me,… Continue reading Yersinia pestis, Biological Warfare, and Bioterrorism

• Raymond A. Zilinskas
• January-June 2017
• CBW Magazine

The recent years have been witness to the rise of religious extremism, radicalization and increased conflict from Non State Actors. The tactics of anarchism and the spread of extremist hate… Continue reading Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Daesh / ISIS

• Natallia Khaniejo
• July-December 2016
• CBW Magazine

The lawyer1 representing the Pakistani clinician2 involved in a US national security plan to confirm Osama Bin Laden’s identity in 2010, was killed in Peshawar last week. The formerly Taliban-linked,… Continue reading The Terrorism-Disease Nexus: India’s Neighborhood Concerns

• Melissa S Hersh , Michael Hopmeier
• January-June 2015
• CBW Magazine

Given its record and its efforts to promote bio-security and bio-safety, India should adopt a proactive role in strengthening the BTWC further.

• Arvind Gupta
• August 30, 2011
• IDSA Comments

The history of the use of biological agents by non-state actors indicates that radical groups, religious fanatics and even disgruntled scientists have engaged in bioterrorism

• Ajey Lele , Gunjan Singh
• August 02, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Introduction Due to various factors like advances in biomedical technology, emerging infectious diseases research and other related activities, knowledge, materials, and equipment needed for manufacturing biological weapons are spreading rather… Continue reading Biometrics against Bioterrorism; Steps for Trans-national Countermeasure Strategies

• Shashank Singhal
• January-June 2011
• CBW Magazine

I. Introduction Bioterrorism is terrorism by intentional release of biological agents like bacteria, viruses, or toxins. In last few decades various pathogenic organisms have been identified as possible weapons in… Continue reading Assessing the impact of a Bio-terrorist Attack using Mathematical Model

• Sarita Azad
• October-December 2009
• CBW Magazine

It is well recognized that modern technologies have dual use applications both for peaceful purposes as well as hostile use. Modern biology and bio-technology offer novel ways of manipulating basic… Continue reading Overview of National Implementation Measures for Use of Microorganisms – BTWC Concerns

• B. M. Gandhi
• July-September 2009
• CBW Magazine