Biowarfare, bioterrorism and biocrime: A historical overview on microbial harmful applications

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2020

Autores

Oliveira, M (Autor) FCUP; Mason Buck, G (Autor) Outra; Ballard, D (Autor) Outra; Branicki, W (Autor) Outra; Amorim, A (Autor) FCUP

Revista

Título: Forensic Science International

Vol. 314

ISSN: 0379-0738

Editora: Elsevier

Indexação

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Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00S-FVB

DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110366

Abstract (EN): Microbial Forensics is a field that continues to grow in interest and application among the forensic community. This review, divided into two sections, covers several topics associated with this new field. The first section presents a historic overview concerning the use of microorganisms (or its product, i.e. toxins) as harmful biological agents in the context of biological warfare (biowarfare), bioterrorism, and biocrime. Each case is illustrated with the examination of case reports that span from prehistory to the present day. The second part of the manuscript is devoted to the role of MF and highlights the necessity to prepare for the pressing threat of the harmful use of biological agents as weapons. Preventative actions, developments within the field to ensure a timely and effective response and are discussed herein.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 12