Biotechnology Research In An Age Of Terrorism
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Biotechnology Research In An Age Of Terrorism
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Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Research Standards and Practices to Prevent the Destructive Application of Biotechnology
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Biotechnology Research In An Age Of Terrorism written by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Research Standards and Practices to Prevent the Destructive Application of Biotechnology and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
Biotechnology Research In An Age Of Terrorism
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2004-03-02
Biotechnology Research In An Age Of Terrorism written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In recent years much has happened to justify an examination of biological research in light of national security concerns. The destructive application of biotechnology research includes activities such as spreading common pathogens or transforming them into even more lethal forms. Policymakers and the scientific community at large must put forth a vigorous and immediate response to this challenge. This new book by the National Research Council recommends that the government expand existing regulations and rely on self-governance by scientists rather than adopt intrusive new policies. One key recommendation of the report is that the government should not attempt to regulate scientific publishing but should trust scientists and journals to screen their papers for security risks, a task some journals have already taken up. With biological information and tools widely distributed, regulating only U.S. researchers would have little effect. A new International Forum on Biosecurity should encourage the adoption of similar measures around the world. Seven types of risky studies would require approval by the Institutional Biosafety Committees that already oversee recombinant DNA research at some 400 U.S. institutions. These "experiments of concern" include making an infectious agent more lethal and rendering vaccines powerless.
Globalization Biosecurity And The Future Of The Life Sciences
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2006-06-07
Globalization Biosecurity And The Future Of The Life Sciences written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-07 with Science categories.
Biomedical advances have made it possible to identify and manipulate features of living organisms in useful ways-leading to improvements in public health, agriculture, and other areas. The globalization of scientific and technical expertise also means that many scientists and other individuals around the world are generating breakthroughs in the life sciences and related technologies. The risks posed by bioterrorism and the proliferation of biological weapons capabilities have increased concern about how the rapid advances in genetic engineering and biotechnology could enable the production of biological weapons with unique and unpredictable characteristics. Globalization, Biosecurity, and the Future of Life Sciences examines current trends and future objectives of research in public health, life sciences, and biomedical science that contain applications relevant to developments in biological weapons 5 to 10 years into the future and ways to anticipate, identify, and mitigate these dangers.
Science And Security In A Post 9 11 World
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2007-10-10
Science And Security In A Post 9 11 World written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-10 with Political Science categories.
Based on a series of regional meetings on university campuses with officials from the national security community and academic research institutions, this report identifies specific actions that should be taken to maintain a thriving scientific research environment in an era of heightened security concerns. Actions include maintaining the open exchange of scientific information, fostering a productive environment for international scholars in the U.S., reexamining federal definitions of sensitive but unclassified research, and reviewing policies on deemed export controls. The federal government should establish a standing entity, preferably a Science and Security Commission, that would review policies regarding the exchange of information and the participation of foreign-born scientists and students in research.
A Survey Of Attitudes And Actions On Dual Use Research In The Life Sciences
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Author : American Association for the Advancement of Science
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2009-07-14
A Survey Of Attitudes And Actions On Dual Use Research In The Life Sciences written by American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-14 with Political Science categories.
The same technologies that fuel scientific advances also pose potential risks-that the knowledge, tools, and techniques gained through legitimate biotechnology research could be misused to create biological weapons or for bioterrorism. This is often called the dual use dilemma of the life sciences. Yet even research with the greatest potential for misuse may offer significant benefits. Determining how to constrain the danger without harming essential scientific research is critical for national security as well as prosperity and well-being. This book discusses a 2007 survey of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) members in the life sciences about their knowledge of dual use issues and attitudes about their responsibilities to help mitigate the risks of misuse of their research. Overall, the results suggest that there may be considerable support for approaches to oversight that rely on measures that are developed and implemented by the scientific community itself. The responses also suggest that there is a need to clarify the scope of research activities of concern and to provide guidance about what actions scientists can take to reduce the risk that their research will be misused by those with malicious intent.
Biosecurity
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Author : Brian Rappert
language : en
Publisher: New Security Challenges
Release Date : 2009-10-29
Biosecurity written by Brian Rappert and has been published by New Security Challenges this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-29 with Education categories.
This book explores the origins, interpretations and meanings of the term biosecurity in different national and international contexts.
The Future Of Violence Robots And Germs Hackers And Drones
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Author : Benjamin Wittes
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2016-03-15
The Future Of Violence Robots And Germs Hackers And Drones written by Benjamin Wittes and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-15 with History categories.
The terrifying new role of technology in a world at war
A Web Of Prevention
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Author : Brian Rappert
language : en
Publisher: Earthscan
Release Date : 2012-05-16
A Web Of Prevention written by Brian Rappert and has been published by Earthscan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-16 with Business & Economics categories.
Web of Prevention provides a timely contribution to the current debate about life science research and its implications for security. It is an informative guide for both experts and the public. It is a forward-looking contribution covering both ends of the equation and creates momentum for the current discussion on effective preventive measures and effective control measures. While there are no guarantees for preventing misuse, there are nonetheless crucial steps the world community can take towards the overarching goal of a global network for the life sciences. This book sheds light on concrete steps toward the achievement of this worthy goal. "This book with its collection of essays provides an in-depth analysis of the various mutually reinforcing elements that together create and strengthen a web of prevention - or of assurance - that is vital to ensure that the advances in the life sciences are not misused to cause harm. All those engaged in the life sciences and in policy making in governments around the world should read this book so they can take steps to strengthen the web preventing biological weapons". From the Foreword by Dr Gabriele Kraatz-Wadsack, Chief, Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch, Office for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations. "Since September 11, 2001 in many countries renewed attention has been given to how research in the life sciences might inadvertently or intentionally facilitate the development of biological or chemical weapons. This state-of-the-art volume examines the full extent of the issues and debates. Coverage includes an overview of recent scientific achievements in virology, microbiology, immunology and genetic engineering with a view to asking how they might facilitate the production of weapons of mass destruction by state, sub-state or terrorist organizations. Consideration is given to what we have and haven't learned from the past. Employing both academic analysis and reflections by practitioners, the book examines the security-inspired governance regimes for the life sciences that are under development. Ultimately the authors examine what is required to form a comprehensive and workable web of prevention and highlight the importance of encouraging discussions between scientists, policy makers and others regarding the governance of vital but potentially dangerous research". Dr Graham S. Pearson, Visiting Professor of International Security, University of Bradford, UK and previously Director-General, Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, UK
The Challenge Of Biological Terrorism
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Author : Anthony H. Cordesman
language : en
Publisher: CSIS
Release Date : 2005
The Challenge Of Biological Terrorism written by Anthony H. Cordesman and has been published by CSIS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Political Science categories.