Bio-Inspired Innovation and National Security - Biological Warfare, Biomolecular Engineering, DARPA, Abiotic Sensing, Biosensing and Bioelectronics, Bioenergy, Neurobiotics, Human Applications

Bio-Inspired Innovation and National Security - Biological Warfare, Biomolecular Engineering, DARPA, Abiotic Sensing, Biosensing and Bioelectronics, Bioenergy, Neurobiotics, Human Applications
Author: U. S. Military
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2017-04-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781521059777

Despite the vital importance of the emerging area of biotechnology and its role in defense planning and policymaking, no definitive book has been written on the topic for the defense policymaker, the military student, and the private-sector bioscientist interested in the "emerging opportunities market" of national security. This edited volume is intended to help close this gap and provide the necessary backdrop for thinking strategically about biology in defense planning and policymaking. This volume is about applications of the biological sciences, here called "biologically inspired innovations," to the military. Rather than treating biology as a series of threats to be dealt with, such innovations generally approach the biological sciences as a set of opportunities for the military to gain strategic advantage over adversaries. These opportunities range from looking at everything from genes to brains, from enhancing human performance to creating renewable energy, from sensing the environment around us to harnessing its power. Topics covered include: biological warfare, biomolecular engineering, abiotic sensing, biosensors and bioelectronics, bioenergy, biotics, bio-inspired machines, DARPA, echolocating bats, neurobiotics, human applications, metabolic engineering, bioethics, biotechnology, and more. Contents: Part one * PERSPECTIVES ON BIOLOGICAL WARFARE * Chapter 1 * Biotech Impact on the Warfighter * Chapter 2 * New Biological Advances and Military Medical Ethics * Chapter 3 * The Life Sciences, Security, and the challenge of Biological Weapons: An Overview . * Chapter 4 * Biological Warfare: A Warfighting Perspective * Part two * BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING * Chapter 5 * Abiotic Sensing * Chapter 6 * Biosensors and Bioelectronics * Chapter 7 * Bioenzymes and Defense * Chapter 8 * Bioenergy: Renewable Liquid Fuels * Chapter 9 * Bio-inspired Materials and Operations * Part three * BIO-INSPIRED MACHINES * Chapter 10 * Learning Unmanned Vehicle Control from Echolocating Bats * Chapter 11 * Neurorobotics: Neurobiologically Inspired Robots * Chapter 12 * Biomimetic, Sociable Robots for Human-Robot Interaction * Chapter 13 * Biomechanically Inspired Robotics * Chapter 14 * Biological Automata and National Security * Part four * HUMAN APPLICATIONS * chapter 15 * Enhanced Human Performance and Metabolic Engineering * chapter 16 * Functional Neuroimaging in Defense Policy * chapter 17 * Forging Stress Resilience: Building Psychological Hardiness * Chapter 18 * Neuroplasticity, Mind Fitness, and Military Effectiveness * Chapter 19 * Bio-inspired Network Science * Part five * IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE * Chapter 20 * Ethics and the Biologized Battlefield: Moral Issues in 21st-century conflict * Chapter 21 * Legal Issues Affecting Biotechnology * Chapter 22 * Building the Nonmedical Bio Workforce for 2040

Bio-inspired Materials and Sensing Systems

Bio-inspired Materials and Sensing Systems
Author: Peter D E Biggins
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2011-02-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1849732647

Can scientists and engineers replicate Nature and develop systems that operate in extreme environments? Bio-inspiration is an established concept which is developing to meet the needs of the many challenges we face particularly in defence and security. This book explores the potential of bio-inspired materials and sensing systems together with examples of how they are being implemented. It is not an exhaustive study of the subject but provides an overview of how bio-inspired or -derived approaches can be used to enhance components, systems and systems of systems for defence and security applications. Readers will gain an awareness of the complexity and versatility of bio-inspired components as well as an understanding of how these technologies can be applied in a variety of operational scenarios. Consideration is given to using a conceptual model that can be deployed in distributed or autonomous operations. Using this model, bio-inspiration with behavioural science plays a major role in identification, movement, searching strategies and pattern recognition for chemical and biological detection. Examples focus on both learning new things from nature that have application to the defence and security areas and adapting known discoveries for practical use by these communities. This graduate level monograph provides an increased awareness of the need for more sophisticated, networked sensors and systems in the defence and security communities and will be of interest to both specialists in this area and science and technology generalists.

Biosensors for Security and Bioterrorism Applications

Biosensors for Security and Bioterrorism Applications
Author: Dimitrios P. Nikolelis
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2016-03-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319289268

This book offers comprehensive coverage of biomarker/biosensor interactions for the rapid detection of weapons of bioterrorism, as well as current research trends and future developments and applications. It will be useful to researchers in this field who are interested in new developments in the early detection of such. The authors have collected very valuable and, in some aspects indispensable experience in the area i.e. in the development and application of portable biosensors for the detection of potential hazards. Most efforts are centered on the development of immunochemical assays including flow-lateral systems and engineered antibodies and their fragments. In addition, new approaches to the detection of enzyme inhibitors, direct enzymatic and microbial detection of metabolites and nutrients are elaborated. Some realized prototypes and concept devices applicable for the further use as a basis for the cooperation programs are also discussed.There is a particular focus on electrochemical and optical detection systems,including those employing carbon nanotubes, quantum dots and metalnanoparticles. The authors are well-known scientists and most of them are editors of respected international scientific journals. Although recently developed biosensors utilize known principles, the biosensing devices described can significantly shorten the time required for successful detection and enhance efforts in more time-consuming directions, e.g. remote sensing systems and validation in real-sample analysis.The authors describe advances in all stages of biosensor development: theselection of biochemical components, their use in biosensor assembly, detection principles and improvements and applications for real sample assays.

Commercial and Pre-commercial Cell Detection Technologies for Defence Against Bioterror

Commercial and Pre-commercial Cell Detection Technologies for Defence Against Bioterror
Author: Laura M. Lechuga
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1586038583

As a response to the rapidly emerging threat of bioterrorism, this volume aims to exchange information on commercially available technologies and equipment for defense against bioterrorism; to further the development of new biosensor system prototypes into a commercially available apparatus and to explore human factors in BWA biosensors.

Interfacing Bioelectronics and Biomedical Sensing

Interfacing Bioelectronics and Biomedical Sensing
Author: Hung Cao
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-02-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030344673

This book addresses the fundamental challenges underlying bioelectronics and tissue interface for clinical investigation. Appropriate for biomedical engineers and researchers, the authors cover topics ranging from retinal implants to restore vision, implantable circuits for neural implants, and intravascular electrochemical impedance to detect unstable plaques. In addition to these chapters, the authors also document the approaches and issues of multi-scale physiological assessment and monitoring in both humans and animal models for health monitoring and biological investigations; novel biomaterials such as conductive and biodegradable polymers to be used in biomedical devices; and the optimization of wireless power transfer via inductive coupling for batteryless and wireless implantable medical devices. In addition to engineers and researchers, this book is also an ideal supplementary or reference book for a number of courses in biomedical engineering programs, such as bioinstrumentation, MEMS/BioMEMS, bioelectronics and sensors, and more. Analyzes and discusses the electrode-tissue interfaces for optimization of biomedical devices. Introduces novel biomaterials to be used in next-generation biomedical devices. Discusses high-frequency transducers for biomedical applications.

Engineering the Bioelectronic Interface

Engineering the Bioelectronic Interface
Author: Jason J. Davis
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2009
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0854041656

The interfacing of man-made electronics with redox proteins and enzymes not only tells us a great deal about the levels of sophistication active in biology, but also paves the way to using it in derived sensory devices. Some of these have already had a profound impact on both clinical diagnostics and the quality of life enjoyed by those unfortunate enough to live with disease. Though much remains to be learnt about controlling and optimising these interfacial interactions, their potential uses are, if anything, growing. Written by leaders in the field, this is the only book to focus on the generation of biosensing interfaces with analyses and control at the molecular level. Some of these are enzyme based, others associated with the generation of surfaces for protein-protein recognition. Summaries of state-of-the-art investigations into the interfacing of structurally complex molecular species with electrode surfaces are included along with their design, analysis and potential application. Studies into the "wiring" of biomolecules to man-made surfaces through the use of delocalised "molecular wires" or carbon nanotubes are detailed as are the application of surface chemical and genetic engineering methods to the construction of robust, orientated biomolecular monolayers.

Great Feuds in Mathematics

Great Feuds in Mathematics
Author: Hal Hellman
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2010-12-17
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1118040112

Praise for Hal Hellman Great Feuds in Mathematics "Those who think that mathematicians are cold, mechanical proving machines will do well to read Hellman's book on conflicts in mathematics. The main characters are as excitable and touchy as the next man. But Hellman's stories also show how scientific fights bring out sharper formulations and better arguments." -Professor Dirk van Dalen, Philosophy Department, Utrecht University Great Feuds in Technology "There's nothing like a good feud to grab your attention. And when it comes to describing the battle, Hal Hellman is a master." -New Scientist Great Feuds in Science "Unusual insight into the development of science . . . I was excited by this book and enthusiastically recommend it to general as well as scientific audiences." -American Scientist "Hellman has assembled a series of entertaining tales . . . many fine examples of heady invective without parallel in our time." -Nature Great Feuds in Medicine "This engaging book documents [the] reactions in ten of the most heated controversies and rivalries in medical history. . . . The disputes detailed are . . . fascinating. . . . It is delicious stuff here." -The New York Times "Stimulating." -Journal of the American Medical Association

Principia Mathematica

Principia Mathematica
Author: Besud Ch. Erdeni
Publisher: Authorhouse UK
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1481798065

PRINCIPIA MATHEMATICA An Introduction to the Absolute Geometry of Space-Time and Matter.

Five of Maxwell's Papers

Five of Maxwell's Papers
Author: James Clerk Maxwell
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2023-09-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3387036221

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.