Genomics in Biosecurity, a new volume in the Translational and Applied Genomics series, explains in definite and practical terms the applicability of genomic technologies in every aspect of biosecurity, from emergent diagnostics to bioterrorism, agroterrorism, next generation biowarfare, biosurveillance, and risk assessment. This book offers an integrated discussion of genomics and GCBR (global catastrophic biological risks) events, considering both basic aspects of biosecurity genomics and application of genomic technologies to drive new solutions. Here, following foundational overviews, readers will find evidence-based strategies to apply genomics in disease and pathogen monitoring and diagnosis, but also as staged countermeasures for spontaneous and perpetrated events (e.g., bioterrorism). Social aspects of GCBR events and genomic biosecurity, such as issues of terrorism, policy ethics, and practice, are also considered in-depth.

Book Information
ISBN 9780323852364
Author Manousos E. Kambouris
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
Weight(grams) 191g