An Introduction to Biological Weapons, their Prohibition, and the Relationship to Biosafety

The paper provides a history of biological weapons and discusses the future of biological weapons and their prohibition. It highlights the relationship between the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Cartagena Biosafety Protocol. […]

Pugwash: The Impact of Agricultural Biotechnology

Statement issued by the Pugwash Workshop on the “Impact of Agricultural Biotechnology on Environmental and Food Security” held in Mexico in May 2002. […]

Unregulated Hazards of ‘Naked’ and ‘Free’ Nucleic Acids

This study highlights the findings in gene therapy and vaccine development that naked/free nucleic acids created by genetic engineering are potentially the most hazardous xenobiotics. […]

Human gene therapy: A cure for all ills?

This briefing examines the case for gene therapy and considers the safety, social and ethical concerns. […]

A Critique of the Biosafety Clearing House

This analysis addresses concerns about the Biosafety Clearing House established under the Cartegena Protocol on Biosafety as it currently exists in “pilot” form. […]

A-maize-ing Chardon LL fiasco

In the UK, regulatory shortcomings surrounding Chardon LL have come to light following renewed disclosure that its safety tests were fundamentally flawed. […]

Trilateral Agreement Undermines Biosafety Protocol

The Human Genome Map, the Death of Genetic Determinism and Beyond

Dr Mae-Wan Ho reports on the publication of the human genome map in 2001 and assesses its implications. The findings on the nature of genes is crucial in understanding why genetic engineering is flawed and why it gives rise to serious biosafety concerns. […]

BMA Calls for Caution, Urges More Research

Human Genome -The Biggest Sellout in Human History

This report by Dr Mae-Wan Ho was written before the final publication of the complete human genome map in 2001. […]