title: Biologists napping while work militarized.
abstract: As researchers discover more agents that alter mental states, the Chemical Weapons Convention needs modification to help ensure that the life sciences are not used for hostile purposes, says Malcolm Dando.
authors.affiliation: Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 IDP, UK. mrdando@bradford.ac.uk
authors.forename: Malcolm
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dando
mesh_terms: D054045:Biological Warfare Agents / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008891:Military Science / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012304:Riot Control Agents, Chemical / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; D012304:Riot Control Agents, Chemical; D005283:Fentanyl
references.citation: Biosecur Bioterror. 2003;1(3):161-8
references.pmid: 15040194