Bioterrorism is the release of toxic biological agents with the intent of harming others. Due to scientific advancements over the years, the threat of bioterrorism has tremendously grown. Scientific advancements have made it easier to manipulate agents to withstand harsh environments and to manipulate various agents into different physical forms. An attack of this kind can not only harm humans, but it can also have a negative impact on agriculture and livestock. Without these vital food sources, our population would rapidly decrease from starvation in addition to those who would die from disease. Biological agents are a continuous threat because most cannot be seen with the human eye, and these agents spread to new host rapidly. The United States government, along with other administrations, is thinking critically to develop plans in case a bioterrorism attack was to occur.
