Is all fair in biological warfare? The controversy over genetically engineered biological weapons

2009/06/30 by John Appel · 3 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · #Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research #Biotechnology and Related Fields

paper · doi:10.1136/jme.2008.028944

openalex publication_date 2009/06/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21

Abstract

Advances in genetics may soon make possible the development of ethnic bioweapons that target specific ethnic or racial groups based upon genetic markers. While occasional published reports of such research generate public outrage, little has been written about the ethical distinction (if any) between the development of such weapons and ethnically neutral bioweapons. The purpose of this paper is to launch a debate on the subject of ethnic bioweapons before they become a scientific reality.

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• Future Biological and Chemical Weapons
• Biological warfare [wikipedia]
• Robert A. Heinlein [wikipedia]

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