The National Academy of Sciences warned that counterterrorism experts are overly focused on old, well-known pathogens and toxins. Science, the academy explained, is developing so rapidly that “next generation” threats, such as RNA interference and nanotechnology, are being overlooked.
The National Academy of Sciences warned that counterterrorism experts are overly focused on old, well-known pathogens and toxins. Science, the academy explained, is developing so rapidly that “next generation” threats, such as RNA interference and nanotechnology, are being overlooked.