Biyogüvenlik

Abstract

Globally we are experiencing a unique period of progress and innovation in life sciences. This situation continues to change our way of life. At the beginning of the 21st century, biotechnology (including gene technology) is seen as the key technology of the future. The identification of genetic information and the applications of genetic engineering are currently imprinted in many areas of human activity. These developing technologies include destructive potentials that are both powerful and difficult to control. The revolution in biotechnology, the new tools used to analyze and specifically modify an organism’s genetic material, has led to an increased risk of bio-warfare, depending on various factors. Modern biology and medicine facilitated the production of biological weapons in the 20th century. Biological weapons have the potential to kill far more people than a nuclear attack. Moreover, unlike nuclear weapons, biological weapons, which are difficult and expensive to achieve, are now produced easily and cheaply, with the development of life sciences and related technologies. The use of biological weapons by state or non-state actors poses a significant threat to our national security. The possibilities in very few countries in previous years are now being used in almost all countries. Many governments now have technological potential to produce pathogenic microorganisms in large quantities and in a safe manner. Classical bio-warfare agents can be made much more efficient than natural counterparts even with the simplest genetic techniques. Genomic sequencing has led to the production of bioweapons designed using a new generation of genetic engineering that has the potential to change the nature of modern warfare and advocacy. In the biological weapons industry, methods of manipulating genes can be used to create new pathogenic features that aim to increase the effectiveness of the weapon through genetic engineering, increased survival, infectivity, virulence and drug resistance. The National Security Strategy provides the basic principles that define the security, national interests and objectives of an individual, the challenges surrounding the security environment and national security surrounding the country, and the strategic approaches to address those challenges.