Biosecurity Understanding, Assessing, and Preventing the Threat - Burnette, Ryan (Wiley, 2013)
Evolving Oversight of Synthetic Biology
Learn how to assess and prevent biosecurity threats to protect public health and national security With contributions from experts in all facets of biosecurity, this book explains the fundamental elements of biosecurity as well as the related concepts of biosafety and biosurety, detailing how all three concepts fit within the framework of biodefense. Readers are then given the tools needed to assess and prevent biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities. The book explores the nature of biosecurity threats to research laboratories as well as to agriculture, food, and mass transit
Includes bibliographical references and index