biological agents
Biological agents are living organisms or their products that can affect humans, animals, or plants.
The term most often appears in contexts of warfare and terrorism, where biological agents like anthrax, smallpox, or ricin serve as weapons.
In medicine and research, biological agents include bacteria, viruses, and toxins studied for their effects on health.
The treaty prohibits the development of biological agents for military purposes.
- ricinToxic castor compound
- virusesSubmicroscopic infectious particles
- anthraxSpore-forming bacterial disease
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
botulinum toxin · protozoa · influenza · prions · tuberculosis · parasites · mycotoxins · snake venom · salmonella · plant viruses · locusts · crop pests · nematodes · sarin · invasive species · algae blooms · smallpox · plague
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
- hazardsfire hazard, fire hazards, toxin, contamination, tripping hazard
- restricted goodscontraband, hazmat, dangerous goods, hazardous materials, hazardous cargo
- Biodefenseanthrax, anthrax vaccine, biodefense, smallpox vaccine, biohazard
- dual-usecentrifuges, nuclear materials, guidance systems, pathogens, precursors
- export controlsexport controls, export license, export ban, dual-use, restricted goods
biological agentschemical agents
Synthesized active materials
mechanical devices · chemical weapons · synthetic chemicals · synthetic drugs · industrial chemicals
biological agentsexplosive devices
Charges meant to detonate
conventional weapons · chemical weapons · nuclear weapons · radiation · incendiary weapons