Biological Threat Agents

Sensitive and rapid identification of biological threat agents.

Phage display for detection of biological threat agents.

The essential element of any immuno-based detector device is the probe that binds analyte and, as a part of the analytical platform, generates a measurable signal. The present review summarizes the state of the art in development of the probes for detection of the biological threat agents: toxins, bacteria, spores and viruses. Traditionally, the probes are antibodies, which are isolated from se...

The Biological Warfare Threat

The threat of things biological.

In the years 1979-1982, 83 patients with malignant teratoma of the testis who had retroperitoneal adenopathy at presentation or after a period of surveillance were treated. Complete radiological resolution of disease was obtained in 34 patients and a residual mass remained in 26, the remainder having progression of the para-aortic or other metastatic disease. There was no para-aortic relapse in...

Biological warfare--an emerging threat.

As we approach the 21st century, there is an increasing worldwide awareness and threat regarding the use of biological warfare agents both for war and terrorist attack. Biological agents include microorganisms or biological toxins that are used to produce death in humans, animals and plants. They are characterized by low visibility, high potency, substantial accessibility and relatively easy de...