From antiquity to modern times, biological agents have been used in warfare and various nefarious uses.
My guest today, bioterrorism expert and Senior Lecturer at Western New England University, Lawrence Roberge, PhD joins me to look at these different times–from plague to smallpox, the horrors of Japan’s Unit 731 to the activities of cults like the Rajneeshies and Aum Shinrikyo.
Bioterrorism, antibiotic resistance and pandemic flu: Discussing ‘Deadliest Enemy’
Botulinum toxin and Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism agents: CDC proposes adding Bacillus cereus Biovar anthracis to list
ISIS and bioterrorism: Tularemia planned use in Turkey’s water
Bioterrorism at the salad bar: 30 years ago in US history
Ricin: A weapon of assassination rather than mass destruction
Aum Shinrikyo: A look back at the terror
Animal Viruses and Humans: A discussion with author, Dr Warren Andiman
England: Major incident declared in Amesbury after two people found unconscious
Novichok: A little background on the nerve agent
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