Biological pest control

A review of Lydersen, Karl. The Ebola Explosion Discover January/February 2015 p.7-10 “The Ebola Explosion” is an article explaining what the ebola virus is and why it is so dangerous. The ebola virus is a virus that started in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and then died off and came back just recently even worse than before. It was mainly a problem in countries in Africa but in the past year several people were diagnosed with it in the US and other countries. It affects mostly…

proves that biological warfare got used in the past as a weapon. The captain hoped to infect the Native Americans with smallpox. This example does not stand alone. “A more recent U.S. biological attack occurred just after the Al Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001, on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. An unknown actor mailed a powder containing infectious anthrax spores to two U.S. senators and several media outlets” (Nardo 11). This attack also represents an example of biological…

To most of us when thinking of bioterror attacks our minds immediately assume the worst possible apocalyptic type outcomes we can fathom. Our thoughts carry not just dilemmas but calamities of death and chaos everywhere but before destruction happens there are quitter times when a multitude of dilemmas occur. One of the most important dilemma battles from the start will be crisis management. Some others are medical (triage, quarantine, medication), communication (phones, news outlets, social…

Ebola and Marburg seem to have a very strong connection to animals. Charles Monet, who was the index case for Marburg, was surrounded by animals everywhere he went; monkeys lived near his house and he even fed them out of his hand (Preston 8). There is strong evidence that he could have received Marburg from one of the monkeys. The monkeys that commonly carried Marburg were from Uganda (Preston 40). It appears that wherever monkeys go, Marburg and Ebola are not far behind. Not only are…

Ebola is a very sever virus that has the power to wipeout a population in the matters of days. Ebola was first discovered in zaire, Africa in 1976. This was a big deal because nobody knew what was happening and how to prevent it, even today we still don't have knowledge to do so. The matter was made worse when the viruses keep spreading because people had contact with the sick and they had no clue that was what was passing it around. This is supported by the fact the ebola has the ability to…

Before reading- While I found the cover of The Hot Zone by Richard Preston to be somewhat dull, the subtitle intrigued me. I personally am extremely interested in the subject of pathology and biology in general, and I look forward to reading this particular piece. This is the first time I have heard of the author, but I am anticipating a captivating, provocative read. The creator, Richard Preston was born on August 5th in the midst of the summer heat of 1954. He originated out of Cambridge,…

Nerve agents are chemicals which are used for warfare purposes in attempts to kill mass amounts of soldiers. This form of warfare has become so heartless, that even Adolf Hitler himself refrained from using them against the Allied Forces during the Second World War. Nerve agents are all based around phosphorus. In the 1930s, the very first nerve agent of the “G Series” was created. This is known as the “G-Series” due to the fact they were all originated in Germany. There are four types of nerve…

Nature is what we think of as pre-wiring and is influenced by genetic inheritance and other biological factors. Nurture is generally taken as the influence of external factors after conception e.g. the product of exposure, experience and learning on an individual. Biologists have known for a long time that gene expression is complex and DNA does…

There are many hazards that can have an effect on human life or on the operation of a critical infrastructure. These hazards must be assessed to determine the significant risks and how to implement practice to reduce these risks. In this essay it will discuss the threats and hazards that affect the chemical sector and the consequences should the sector be compromised. The essay will also cover the measures taken by the various levels of government and the private sector relating to the five…

An evolving industrialized nation can sprout both negative and positive effects. Technology continues to progress through time and evolve our species, but its triumphs can bring chaos when put into the hands of an immoral individual. For example, Richard Reid, also known as the infamous “Shoe-Bomber”, used his expertise with technology to craft an improvised explosive device (IED) to attempt to kill 197 passengers on American Airlines Flight 63 (Shoe bomber NBC). Technology continues to adapt…