Biological toxins are poisonous substances produced by certain microorganisms, animals, and plants. Examples of toxins of biological origin include Diphtheria Toxin, Tetrodotoxin, Pertussis Toxin, ...
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 ...
One of the best ways you can reduce the exposure of people and wildlife to toxins in the environment is to eliminate them from your own home. There are many simple, safe and effective steps that you ...
However, although it prohibits biological and toxin weapons, the absence of provisions to monitor and verify compliance means the BWC is little more than a gentleman's agreement not to exploit ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have identified specific biological agents ...
Regulated biological materials in research include biological agents, infected animals or tissues, recombinant DNA, select agents and toxins, and work with human blood, bodily fluids, and tissues, or ...