mini project #6

Bioterrorism in the United States:

Bioterrorism is terrorism by intentional release of bacteria, viruses or toxins. These may be in a naturally-occurring or in a human-modified form. These are bacteria with a high potential for adverse public health impact. An excellent example of bioterrorism is the anthrax attack of 2001. That is exactly what bioterrorism is, scaring a population of their personal health with deadly toxins. Biological viruses are relatively simple to obtain by terrorists and are becoming a major threat to the United States. The government is working on advanced technology to have early warning systems, and identifying contaminated areas. Methods for predicting the use of biological bacteria in urban areas as well as assessing the area for the hazards associated with a biological attack are being established in major cities. Although the threat of bioterrorism will most likely always be in our society...we can feel confident that it is being observed closely, and hopefully we will always be one step ahead of the biological terrorists. =)