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Biological weapons Anthrax 
 Answers to frequently asked questions about the "acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis," known for its potential use in biological warfare. Topics include transmission, symptoms, treatment, and vaccination. From the Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/anthrax_g.htm Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Bioterror
This companion site to an episode of the PBS television series NOVA offers background information on the history, current status, and possible future of the use of communicable diseases as weapons of war. Highlights include a brief history of biowarfare, interviews with Russian and American former biowarriors, a guide to which nations are known to have explored bioweaponry, symptoms and treatment for eight of the likeliest biological agents, and future possibilities for defense against biowarfare. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bioterror/ Topics: Biology, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 23, 2002 Bioterrorism Articles
A collection of articles published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about anthrax, smallpox, ebola, plague and Yersinia pestis, botulinum toxin, brucella, hemorrhagic fever viruses (HFV), tularemia, and general bioterrorism topic. Sample titles include "Poison, Detection, and the Victorian Imagination" and "Science and Torture." Full-text archive goes back to 1998. http://pubs.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/bioterrorism Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Chemical & Biological Weapons Resource Page
Annotated directory of resources, maintained by Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Monterey Institute of International Studies. http://cns.miis.edu/research/cbw/ Topics: Biology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated May 22, 2005 The Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation and Response Project
The project "focuses on the history of biological and chemical weapons, measures to control their proliferation (including domestic laws and international regimes), and weapons destruction technologies." The site contains technical reports, analysis and commentary, and links to related sites on chemical and biological weapons, terrorism, and public health and global security." From the Henry L. Stimson Center, "a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to enhancing international peace and security." http://www.stimson.org/cbw/?SN=CB2001112951 Topics: Biology, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated May 9, 2005 Deadly Maps
This site provides images of "the complete collection of maps from Carnegie's, 'Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Threats'. ... The first five maps reflect the worldwide proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their missile delivery systems. The country maps show the major nuclear installations, both civilian and military, in each country." Includes maps of Iran, North Korea, China, Russia, Pakistan, Libya, Israel, and other countries. From the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/static/npp/deadlymaps.cfm Topics: Maps, Weapons Last updated May 9, 2006 Focus on Anthrax
Two research papers on anthrax toxin, as well as news, commentary and opinion, and related links. Note: The news features are not up to date. From Nature magazine. http://www.nature.com/nature/anthrax/ Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Terrorism, Weapons Last updated Oct 14, 2005 MEDLINEplus Health Information: Anthrax
Includes the latest news, a general overview, and facts about anthrax diagnosis, symptoms, prevention, screening, research, treatment, and organizations involved in the effort. Several links are available in both English and Spanish. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Jun 19, 2004 MEDLINEplus Health Information: Biodefense and Bioterrorism
High-quality information about biological weapons, including anthrax, botulism, mustard gas, plague, smallpox, and tularemia. Also includes news and general resources about bioterrorism. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Jun 19, 2004 MEDLINEplus Health Information: Smallpox
Includes the latest smallpox news, a general overview, photographs, diagrams, facts, current research, and organizations. Also provides hints for coping with biological threats. Some links are available in both English and Spanish; other links are to French language sites. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallpox.html Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Nov 11, 2004 Saddam's Ultimate Solution
A companion site for a television program that explored the question, "are Iraq's chemical and biological weapons attacks on Kurdistan part of a larger agenda of terror?" Discussion, photo essay, interactive maps, and more. From the "Wide Angle" documentary series produced by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/saddam/ Topics: Biology, International Governments, Photograph Collections: Regional, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Sep 11, 2003 |
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