ScienceSeptember 3, 2026

biodefence

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Definition

The strategies, technologies, and protective measures used to detect, prevent, and respond to threats posed by biological agents or pathogens.

Etymology

A compound word derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and the Latin 'defensio' (a defending or protection). It emerged in the 20th century to describe measures taken against biological warfare agents.

In the news

In the article, biodefence is used to describe the protective mandate of biotech companies and the necessary national security measures India must adopt to counter potential AI-engineered biological threats.

Opinion: The next coronavirus will be AI-designed

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Telangana Today

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